Mridangist Sridhar Parthasarathy passes away while performing on stage
The Carnatic musician, known for his collaborative projects and cross-genre performances, died after suffering a heart attack at a concert in Pune.
From Carnatic classics to audience-chosen ragas, Gurucharan and Anils The Music Between Us for Bharat Sangeet Utsav transformed a conventional concert into a shared experience.
Telugu indie music takes centrestage in The Moonshine Project in Hyderabad
As the alternative live music venue gets set to open a new branch, co-founder Hemender Reddy looks back on the journey, their artist-first philosophy, building communities and a dream to put Hyderabad on the live music map
How the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is breaking silos to unite art practices
Aditi Jaitly, head of performing arts at KNMA,on creating more accessible, inclusive experiences for audiences.
How the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is breaking silos to unite art practices
Aditi Jaitly, head of performing arts at KNMA,on creating more accessible, inclusive experiences for audiences.
Kapi Sutra: Hanuman Chalisa finds expression in Kuchipudi
Choreographed by Srimoyi Vempati, the production wove together episodes from the Ramayana, capturing the many facets of the mighty Vayuputra through an engaging ensemble presentation.
Sudha Raja: Nurturing generations through the language of music
For two decades, Sudha Raja has been exploring the possibilities of Carnatic choral music through her Sargam Choir.
Vishnu Digambar Jayanti 2026: Revisiting five decades of Hindustani music through rare images
The audio-visual presentation by photographer Avinash Pasricha at Delhis annual music festival offered a glimpse into the evolution of Indias classical concert culture.
Sada Master, the guitarist who opened the doors of Malayalam cinema for Ilaiyaraaja
It was he who introduced Ilaiyaraaja and me to Malayalam films, recalled music director and lyricist Gangai Amaran
Sada Master, ace guitarist who enriched Ilaiyaraajas compositions, dies at 80
I am saddened by Sadanandams death. He was with me from the early days, Ilaiyaraaja said in a message
Vaggeyakara Bharatham: When two traditions spark new possibilities
The sixth edition of the series brought together vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan and Bharatanatyam dancer-couple Indu and Nidheesh, whose collaboration lent fresh dimensions to the presentation.
Women bassists strike the right chords on Indias stage
A new generation of female bass players has entered the maledominated music scene, inspired by Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, who are leading the wave.
Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss
Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss
French quartet blends music, storytelling and live art at Hyderabad performance
How Parwati Duttas Mahagami turned Aurangabad into a cultural centre
Set in a lush landscape, the Mahagami gurukul, which recently celebrated its three-decade journey, has been nurturing the next generation into the classical arts.
Navaratri notes: How Syama Sastris iconic swarajatis are an intimate dialogue with the goddess
Ahead of the nine-day celebration of the goddess, exploring how Syama Sastri combined musical brilliance and profound bhakti to Kamakshi in the three swarajatis that remain among his finest creations.
Deva, veteran music composer, passes away | Funeral live updates
Thenisai Thendral Deva was 75 and breathed his last at a private hospital here, sources said.
Shah Rukh Khan announces music festival UNIFYD with Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam
Designed as a large-scale international festival with world-class production, the inaugural edition will unfold across multiple stages on March 20, 2027
Pt. Arvind Parikh turns 99: The class of a guru
A senior disciple reflects on the maestros artistry, discipline and the lessons that continue to resonate.
Lavanyavati: Reframing lavani through documentary theatre
Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)
Dandiya dressing gets bolder and blingier
Quirky chaniya-cholis, statement accessories, glares, tattoos and edgy nail art: This Navaratri, festive fashion turns maximalist.
Tribute to Guruvayur Dorai: A life shaped by rhythm
Rooted in the Pudukkottai bani yet distinctly original, the mridangam exponent enriched every concert and nurtured generations of musicians.
Ilaiyaraaja out, GV Prakash Kumar in: Pocket Novel turns a new page
Pocket Novel marks a reunion between Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe
When a Tyagaraja kriti inspires a dance production
Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagarajas composition through elaborate choreography and striking visuals.
How Balis Kecak gives the Ramayana a new voice
Led by veteran Balinese scholar and choreographer I Wayan Dibia, Kecak transforms human voices into a live orchestra to narrate episodes from the Ramayana.
Jesper Kyd interview: On memories of Tumbbad and the indelible legacy of Assassins Creed
Eight years since Sohum Shahs folk-horror classic graced Indian screens, Danish composer Jesper Kyd reflects on conjuring Tumbbads otherworldly sonic mythology and the evocative emotional legacy of the Ezio trilogy
Dance through a lens: How films become archives of movement and performance
The recently held LURU Screendance Festival put the spotlight on the evolving relationship between dance and cinema, and on ways the camera can shape how movement is seen and experienced.
Rohit Barker is betting big on house and Latin music with his new club in the heart of Bengaluru
Bahati is RJ and DJ Rohit Barkers new spot in Bengaluru. We chat with the artiste about the citys evolving nightlife, its taste in music, and leopard spotting in Masai Mara
Siennor Trios Ninaivu Maaligai honours the past and looks to move on
The new 11-track album was recorded live, bringing together songs that blend Sufi, rock and more
Purab Anga Gayaki: A tradition at the crossroads
At a recent baithak, Purab Anga Gayaki musicians and scholars delved into the many forms of Kajris and the challenge of preserving its individuality.
How Tagores songs were ahead of their time in form and feeling
The Nobel-laureates songs, popularly referred to as Rabindra Sangeet, are dynamic texts open to reinterpretation, allowing each generation to find new meaning in themes of freedom, love, and humanity revisiting the Tagores musical oeuvre on his 165th birth anniversary
Australian music producer Victor Van Vugt makes his Malayalam cinema debut
From working with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to discovering the sounds of Keralam, the sound artiste talks about his first visit to India and his work on the Malayalam film Tharkkam
Kalyanapuram S. Aravind delights with a carefully curated repertoire
From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.
Armenian music finds a resonant home in Chennai
Presented at The Music Academy, the evening showcased how different musical traditions find common ground in melody, rhythm and tonal colour while introducing audiences to a rich and relatively unfamiliar repertoire.
Poet Kannadasan: a creative mind that enriched Tamil cinema with exquisite, philosophical songs
Kannadasan, whose birth centenary is being celebrated, was born as Muthaiah at Sirukoodalpatti in present day Sivaganga district. An atheist in his early years while active in the Dravidian movement, the Tamil poet later turned spiritual.
Tune into Vivek Venugopals miniature piano stories
Titled Miniatures for Piano, Op. 30 & Opp. 16, 17, it pairs fleeting sketches with clarinet and oboe duos and is recorded in Moscow alongside Bolshoi musicians.
How the Sai Symphony orchestra is nurturing young musicians from rural backgrounds
Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestras recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.
Ballet is for every body type: Indian ballerina Dhvani Kothari challenges stereotypes
The founder of the National Ballet School of India, Dhvani is working to make ballet more accessible.
Bengaluru to scale higher ground with indie music fest
The Higher Ground Music Festival kicks off its second edition this weekend
Begum Akthar: Of heartbreaks and high notes
Dastan-e-Akhtari, a Dastangoi performance held recently in Bengaluru, journeyed into the world of the singer.
Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album
After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Matters in Singapore this October
Why the legendary lyricist Kannadasans words still resonate
In his birth centenary year, looking at how Kannadasan brought philosophy, classical Tamil literature and the realities of everyday life to common man through a language that everyone could understand.
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy
We now extend our call for boycotting Ed Sheeran's entire world tour, including the upcoming Latin American dates and the as-yet-unannounced European leg, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel said
Tamil, friendship and music: The many lives of Hiphop Tamizha Adhi
Ahead of the release of his Meesaya Murukku 2, Hiphop Tamizha Adhi speaks about how the film speaks about the challenges Tamil indie artists face, the joys of working with friends, and what lies ahead for his Tamizhanda Movement
Sri Rajarajeshwari Kalaniketan rings in golden jubilee with Samanvay Arts Festival
Founded in 1976 by P.N.S. Murthy, the institute celebrates its milestone by staging its iconic production Satyabhama alongside Apsara The Celestial Nymph.
R.J. Kalpana comes up with the English translation of the Divya Prabandham verses
R.J. Kalpanas 27-volume book takes Azhwars verses even to the non-Tamil speaking readers.
Nrityakosh revisits the life of Umm Kulthum, the Voice of Egypt
Debapriya Das and her ensembles dance-theatre production To Burn to Bloom pays tribute to the iconic Egyptian singer.
Celine Dion sings again, and Paris joins in
At her first full concert in six years, the singers return became less a tale of recovery than one of resilience, as 30,000 fans helped carry the songs she could no longer sing alone.
Celine Dion sings again, and Paris joins in
At her first full concert in six years, the singers return became less a tale of recovery than one of resilience, as 30,000 fans helped carry the songs she could no longer sing alone.
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
It was All By Myself, the song the Quebec superstars voice has been measured against since 1996, saved for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years
Remembering S.R. Janakiraman: A vidwan in the truest sense
S.R. Janakiraman, who passed away recently, was a guiding light for generations of musicians and an authoritative voice on the theory and practice of Carnatic music.
Gear up for LURU: Bengalurus first Screendance Festival
Conceived and curated by Vishwakiran Nambi, to be held in Bengaluru, aims to build a dialogue between dance and cinema
Beatles, Clapton and beyond: Chennais Bay 146 to host British Invasion soire
Raise your glasses to a magical evening filled with music, trivia and good cheer, as Squirrels in the Attic is set to bring the best of British Invasion music to the stage in a lively tribute
Jaya Jaya Devi, featuring Lalgudi Jayaramans memorable score, returns
To be staged after three decades, the production choreographed by guru Rhadha, will be presented on September 19 in Chennai.
Sarvabhutatma Sri Krishna: A Sattriya exploration of Krishna using the Panchabhuta
Conceived by Krishnakshi Kashyap with music by Bhaskar Jyoti Ojah, the production engages Assams devotional heritage through the Panchabhuta, evoking Krishna as cosmic consciousness.
How Pt Vinayak Torvi created a space for Hindustani music in Bengaluru
Marking his 78th birthday, Bengalurus Dharohar festival celebrated not only Pt. Vinayak Torvis artistry but also his efforts to train generations of musicians and cultivate discerning audiences.
Asha Bhosles final playback song from Om Ka Hari unveiled on her birth anniversary
Titled Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hain Kahan, the music video shows glimpses of the songs recording featuring the legendary singer
Rita Ganguly: The artiste who refused to be defined by one art form
Recently honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, the dancer, singer and theatre visionary reflects on her gurus, the artistes who inspired her, and the unwavering support of her family.
Can artistes stay ahead of the algorithm?
At CultureCon 2026, held recently at Mumbais National Centre for the Performing Arts, musicians and cultural leaders debated what technology can replicate and what remains distinctly human
How Utsav Lal forged a connection between dhrupad and the piano
Ahead of the India tour of Ragas to Reels, Utsav Lal reflects on riyaz, collaboration and musical exploration across cultures.
Column | Why Aamir Aziz is singing the blues again
The poet, actor and singer of 2019 hit Achhe Din Blues discusses Bihar, Bukowski and his new song
Lollapalooza India has unveiled its lineup for the festivals fifth edition, with Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, Fontaines D.C., KATSEYE and Yousuke Yukimatsu among the major international acts
From child to divinity: How Dasara padas portrayed Krishnas many forms
From Vyasaraya and Purandaradasa to Kanakadasa, how the saint-poets evocative verses found their way into the Carnatic repertoire.
Jolene, vaccine and cancer research the enduring scientific legacy of Dolly Parton
Partons contributions have been eulogised after her death last week, and as a result, more people than ever know about her vast contributions provided specifically for the advancement of healthcare
How singer Dhammarakshit draws on centuries-old poetry to spark conversations on social injustice
The Mumbai-based Ambedkarite singer brings the voices of Kabir, Ravidas, Soyrabai, Chokhamela, Tukaram and Phule alive through his music.
U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family
The multiple award-winning artist had opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, said Dolly Partons nephew
A birthday note to Madras: The city that is shaped by its arts
How Chennais cultural ethos continues to inspire, challenge and renew itself
How The Wind Walker exhibition unravelled the enigma of Mali
Organised recently in Chennai by The Museum of Performing Arts to mark the legendary flautists centenary, the exhibition also featured concerts and an insightful talk.
Bala Devi Chandrasekhar recreates the pilgrimage to Pandharpur in her thematic work
The U.S.-based dancer presented Mauli: A Timeless Tradition at Kalakshetra, Chennai.
Bharatanatyam artiste Shweta Prachande navigates the many facets of water in Apah
The young dancer made the most of an unusual theme at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai.
From Kathak to Kathakali, a collective ode to India
A new IGNCA video celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram through Indias diverse dance traditions
Gurus and sishyas unite for Desh Ek Raag 3 to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram
Desh Ek Raag 3 brings together generations of Hindustani musicians to celebrate the spirit of nationhood.
Alessandro Bonato to make his orchestral debut in India
The Italian conductor will lead the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) as part of National Centre for the Performing Arts Autumn Season 2026
For Chennai-based singer Susha, Love Language is an act of self-care
Music composer, singer and visual artist Susha talks about her first independent full-fledged album, Love Language, collaborating with friends, and how making music took her on a journey through memory
Kashi Damru traced Indian musics spiritual heartbeat through rhythm
Presented by kanjira artiste Guruprasanna, the ensemble of 10 artistes led by Jagadeesh Kurthkoti, combined vedic chants, recitation of shlokas and konnakol and intricate rhythm patterns.
Vignesh Ishwar crafts a cohesive musical narrative
An expansive Mukhari, sensitive accompaniment and a thoughtfully curated repertoire marked the Kalyani Menon tribute concert at The Music Academy, Chennai.
Irshad Kamil on Main Vaapas Aaunga and writing songs that belong to everyone
The popular lyricist and poet breaks down the process of working on the earworms, Vo Nahin, Tere Paas Mai and Kya Kamaal Hai from Imtiaz Alis Main Vaapas Aaunga'
Natyarangam to host its annual dance festival themed on Pancha Bhootham
Five dancers and five musicians come together to explore the myriad facets of the five elements at the Bharatham festival, to be held from August 14 to 18 at Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai.
National Handloom Day: How dancers are championing Indias handlooms
There is a strong connection between Indian dance and textiles. American photographer Briana Blasko explored this interplay through stunning images in her book Dance of the Weaves. During the years she spent documenting costumes, she researched how fabrics acquire new expressions on the dancers body, assuming a unique flow and fall through the movements of different dance forms. With growing awareness about sustainability and the need to support traditional weaves and the artisans who create them, dancers have increasingly been experimenting with handlooms for their costumes, often with remarkable success. Who better than these artistes to champion our craft traditions by showcasing the skill of master weavers on stage? There can be no better way to promote and preserve our rich textile heritage. We speak to artistes and experts from the performing arts ecosystem to trace this fascinating link between dance and drape.
