India, June 21 -- On World Music Day today, Grammy-winning composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan says this is the most exciting phase for Indian music, driven by technology and global connectivity.

"The current scenario is great as Indian musicians are performing and doing wonders on the world stage. They are heightening Indian music and making it popular and desirable," says the singer who got two Grammy nominations this year for their Shakti band.

According to Mahadevan, the internet has made global music more accessible while also taking India's rich musical heritage to international audiences. "The way India is progressing, the entire world is focusing on us. With a mobile in hand, we have access to world music at a click. Since our mus...