The Biddu Orchestra was a British studio-based disco band, active during the mid-1970s and led by Indian-born producer, composer, and musician, Biddu Appaiah. Known for pioneering the fusion of Western popular music with Eastern musical elements, the Biddu Orchestra played a significant role in the disco and world music scenes. Their signature sound is characterized by rich orchestrations, syncopated rhythms, and exotic melodies. Notably, their instrumental dance track "Summer of '42" reached the UK Top 20 in 1975, marking an influential contribution to the era's disco movement.