A web site that allows for Hindi songs to be downloaded. That is not the sort of thing the average person thinks of when they are looking for music for their iPod. These days, most people are looking for the Top Forty, or maybe classic Rock. Diehard Elvis fans want to listen to his greatest hits, and Sinatra fans want him to croon in his sultry voice all day. How many people even know that Hindi songs can be downloaded?

Actually, when you consider that the population of India is over a billion people, that means that a good portion of the world’s inhabitants probably want that music. Boy, now there is a market! Mention Hindi music to most people - most westerners - and they will think of the ancient chants characterized by a lot of bell ringing.

But, today, popular Hindi music is quite, well… modern. And, more often than not, it comes from (of all places) the movies. Most of the best and most popular Hindi music originates in their motion pictures, not albums.

The Hindi music scene has always worked to adapt itself to changing tastes and changing markets. These days, the music uses synthesizers, it includes aspects of techno, rap, hip hop, you name it. With the advent of the global economy and the Internet, the term “World Music” has come into existence. Indian musicians now export their creations and have left an impact in the western music scene. As a result, there is a huge library of songs available for downloading.

As with any other musical creations, Hindi music downloads are available through any of a number of web sites. And, just like Napster and similar sites, the process is simple. First, you register and pay a fee. Now, some sites have you pay for each song separately, others charge a monthly fee, and still others will give you the option of one lump sum payment to cover unlimited downloads.

It is always best to read and review the web site’s terms and conditions, to make sure you follow the proper procedure. Also, you want to ensure that it is a reputable site. Last thing you want to do is give your credit card information to a firm that is going to over charge you or, worse, rob you blind!

Still, there is no need to be paranoid; there are more than enough good companies out there. After that, it becomes a simple matter to select what type of Hindi songs you want. Do a search for style or by artist, find the songs and download the mp3’s. Once they are in your computer and/or player - enjoy!