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Indian classical music enchants Dubai
Coimbatore- based Rajyalakhsmi Arts recently held Classical Music Festival in Dubai.
21 May 2018 12:58 AM
Success always comes with a price tag
The genre of music does not matter; being in the public eye and regularly facing the pressures of concerts is a daunting task.
14 May 2018 12:15 AM
Appaji was more than a mother to me: Malini
Folk singer Malini Awasthi, one of the desciples of Padma awardee Girija Devi, speaks on her guru and her musical journey.
07 May 2018 12:43 AM
Bhilwara Sur Sangam festival
Shujaat asked permission to start his recital from the younger musician in the audience, Abhishek Borkar.
02 May 2018 2:06 AM
Celebrating Buddha through music
Bombay Jayashri has carved out a unique niche for herself, distinct from her identity as a senior Carnatic classical vocalist.
23 Apr 2018 1:31 AM
Bhakti Utsav at Nehru Park from April 20
Pt Ajoy Chakravorty shared he had learnt some 35-40 songs from his own father.
19 Apr 2018 2:14 AM
Banaras blends music with devotion
The eagerly awaited 6 all night long festival commemorating Lord Hanuman’s birthday was held in Banaras last week.
16 Apr 2018 1:06 AM
With song, dance and drama, Navras festival grips Pink City
Catering to all tastes, the recently-concluded Navras Festival in Jaipur featured a host of interesting dance, music and theatre items.
09 Apr 2018 12:24 AM
Concerts to showcase Jaipur’s musical past
Jaipur has an old musical past with several musicians settling in the city under the patronage of the Jaipur rulers.
02 Apr 2018 12:22 AM
Kaushiki’s band woos a new generation of listeners
Talking about her daily regimen, Kaushiki said it varied so much, as she travelled so much.
26 Mar 2018 12:36 AM
The finest exponent of Dagarvani Dhrupad
Music is taught through the Raga, not through the composition, as is now the norm.
19 Mar 2018 12:44 AM
Spic Macay: Expanding the classical heritage series
Sadly the historic Red Fort was not used as the backdrop, and the stage was built alongside the fort entrance.
12 Mar 2018 12:46 AM
A confluence of musicians and music lovers
The concluding evening session features Kalapini Komkali, daughter of the iconic Pt Kumar Gandharva.
07 Mar 2018 2:46 AM
Classical dance fest at Gaiety Theatre
Every evening will feature only 1 main artist; preceeded by a short piece by local dancers.
06 Mar 2018 1:51 AM
It’s sad that Bollywood doesn’t bother about piracy
My base will always be here, all the musicians I want to work with are here, let me put it this way, my dog is in India!!
26 Feb 2018 1:21 AM
Patiala fest revives Punjab’s classical music
There are nearly 1500 verses in the Guru Granth Sahib; each verse is to be recited in a stipulated Raga.
19 Feb 2018 12:55 AM
Sangeet Natak Akademi awards, a glittering event
The All India Radio Doordarshan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi held the Nation’s treasures.
14 Feb 2018 1:09 AM
4 all-night long music sessions in Benaras
The event today attracts avid listeners from all over the world.
12 Feb 2018 1:10 AM
The premier gharana of sitar
Ustad Imdad Khan was truly a memorable musician, from the stories linked with him.
05 Feb 2018 1:26 AM
Flute, sarod jugalbandi that’s taking world by storm
As far as I have been taught, the aim of music is go further, cross new boundaries. One cannot stop musically, there has to be development.
30 Jan 2018 12:55 AM
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