Nitin Sawhney is a prominent British producer, songwriter, and actor known for his innovative fusion of electronica and Asian influences in trip-hop and jazz styles. Overcoming racial barriers, Sawhney pursued music after studying law and co-creating the award-winning TV series, The Secret Asians. He released acclaimed albums like Migration and Displacing the Priest while also writing soundtracks and remixing for artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Sawhney's extensive discography includes albums like Prophesy, Love Undersound, and Immigrants, with accolades such as honorary doctorates and Ivor Novello nominations.

Throughout his career, Sawhney balanced his TV work with a passion for music, collaborating with artists like James Taylor and Talvin Singh before launching his solo career. His fourth album, Beyond Skin, and subsequent releases like Human and Dystopian Dream garnered critical acclaim. Sawhney's achievements include a lifetime achievement award from the Ivor Novello Awards and the release of live recordings, such as Live at Ronnie Scott's. In 2021, Sawhney unveiled his twelfth studio album, Immigrants, a thematic follow-up to his seminal work, Beyond Skin, celebrating the global impact of immigration.