Sangeet Natak Akademi announces self-nomination process by artistes for its awards
SNA Chairperson Sandhya Purecha says the nomination will now be a virtual, democratic process and not be limited to prior awardees or institutionalisedrecommendations
Malayalam indie musician Arya Dhayal on her new track, Kaade, and her journey
Kaade, produced by Varkey, celebrates the feminine spirit and has gone viral for its groovy beats
Aman and Sanjeeta reunite for ESWY, a love song across lifetimes
Aman Sagar and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya talk about their genre-bending music video, Everything Sucks Without You (ESWY)
Tamil Jazz Collective brings Carnatic fusion to global jazz stages
Harini and the Tamil Jazz Collective are excited to see Chennai becoming a cross-culture music collaboration hub
Why the light music industry is facing a decline in Chennai
Musicians belonging to light music bands talk about the challenges of surviving in a digital world.
The band also confirmed the release of a live album, BTS Permission to Dance on Stage Seoul, set to drop on July 18
An Afghan-American Muslim and an Indian-American Sikh collaborate to revive the rabab
Qais Essar and Sonny Singhs latest album, Sangat, comprises Sufi compositions that hark back to the defining narratives of Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Violinist Nedumangad V. Sivanandan turns 90: A look at his life and music
The artiste is the foremost exponent of the Kumbakonam style of violin playing.
BBC says it should have pulled livestream of Bob Vylans act over antisemitic chants at Glastonbury
Rapper Bobby Vylan led crowds attending the U.K.s largest summer music festival in chants of Free, free Palestine and Death, death to the IDF
Aditi Iyer releases powerful new song, Under the Roses
Aditi Iyers Under the Roses is her boldest track yet a dark, cinematic pop journey of self-discovery and emotion
Kaushiki Chakraborty and Shantanu Moitra to launch their new music series Pankh on July 11
Pankh will see composer Shantanu turn a director and singer Kaushiki, a lyricist. It will be a mix of songs and stories.
Sing, jam and perform: Music takes centrestage in jamming studios in Hyderabad
Four jamming studios offer a space for solo musicians and music bands to jam and craft their music
Aparna Mohan and her refreshing Bharatanatyam recital
The dancers recital, a part of Natyarangam monthly series, was marked by neat footwork and composed expression.
M.L. Vasanthakumaris melodious voice and innovative approach made her music unforgettable
Remembering MLVs extraordinary life and art on her 97th birth anniversary (July 3).
Vocalist Rahul Deshpande brings his devotional concert to Hyderabad
The concert is in memory of his late grandfather, the legendary vocalist, late Vasant Rao Deshpande
A mehfil of ghazals, songs and thumris with Pratibha Singh Baghel in Hyderabad
The two-hour-fifteen minute Dastaan-E-Ghazal concert promises to take audiences through a melodious journey
Ahead of International Yoga Day, Surupa Sen, the artistic director of Nrityagram, emphasises on the need to embrace both stillness and movement
Armaan Malliks new song Baari Baari is a groovy Hindi-Punjabi pop track
Armaan Mallik steps into a laid-back space with his latest single Baari Baari, which was sung in a single take
Trincas Timeline project spotlights Kolkatas enduring love for jazz
Trincas, the iconic restaurant in Kolkatas Park Street, has launched a community-based memory project that collects stories, photos and anecdotes from patrons, musicians and historians.
BTS Jungkook sparks outrage with Make Tokyo Great Again cap, brand forced to apologise
Just days after his military discharge, Jungkook was snapped wearing a cap produced by Japanese brand BASICKS, that bore an uncanny resemblance to Donald Trumps MAGA slogan
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies at 82: Tributes pour in from music icons
Wilson was the driving creative force behind the Beach Boys, crafting hits like Surfin U.S.A., California Girls, I Get Around, Good Vibrations, and God Only Knows
Sidhu Moosewalas unreleased songs drop on birth anniversary amid BBC documentary clash
The timing of the song drop coincided with the release of the first two episodes of a BBC documentary that explores Sidhus rise to fame and the events leading up to his murder
Remembering virtuoso vocalist Tanjore S. Kalyanaraman
Madhuradhwani organised a special event in Chennai on Kalyanaramans 95th birth anniversary
Singer-songwriter Abdon Mechs inspiring journey from Nagaland to Budapest
Abdon Mech on how the Artisjus Songbook Camp in Budapest brought the best out of him.
Bloodywood is Indias first metal band to collaborate with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal
For its second album, Nu Delhi, Indias folk-metal band Bloodywood collaborates with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal taking on everything from politics to influencers
Independent musician Snigdha Sharma launches her band Snigdha Live in Hyderabad
Snigdha has also written and composed her first song Vinave Vinave released during the launch
Parivadini Isai Malar - Vol 1 takes a peek into the life and contributions of past masters
A compilation of anecdotes on legendary musicians and insightful articles on Carnatic music history make this book engaging
Charulatha Mani uses tremolo technique from opera tradition in Thug Life song
The lyrics of the lullaby inspired singer Charulatha Mani to embellish the Anju vanna poove song from Thug Life with tremolo that lends a trembling effect to the voice.
Mithoon, the maestro of melodies
With his new albumMaster of Melody, a film with YRF and Mohit Suri, and a legacy rooted in a rich musical lineage, composer Mithoon talks about crafting melodies
Dancer-couple Nirupama and Rajendra revisit the Ramayana in Rama Katha Vismaya
Leela Sukars Krishna Karnamritam inspired the duo to come up with this thematic production.
Inside Prakriti Foundations Festival of Sacred Music
When Marathiabhangsand Tamil musical compositions came together to signal hope and comfort in these divisive times
Jagyaseni Chatterjees Flame to Fragrance was an ode to feminine energy
The dancer explored classic compositions with powerful imagery and emotions
AMAs 2025: Billie Eilish dominates American Music Awards, full list of winners
Eilish took home the evenings top honours, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Favorite Pop Album for Hit Me Hard and Soft
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
Billy Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more, the Cleveland Clinic says
Twin Strings Unveil Mahi Mere Mahi, an ode to modern love
Twin Strings latest release, Mahi Mere Mahi, tugs at the heartstrings with its soulful melody
A kutcheri in America: How a Carnatic music choir lit up Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival
Here is how 250-plus Carnatic music students in the US came together for the EPIC Choir performance at the recent Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival
Bharatanatyam exponent Priyadarsini Govind to launch an online abhinaya course
To be launched in JuIy, it is an extension of Learning Ladder, an abhinaya pedagogy the dancer developed two years ago.
Veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh wins over young listeners with her new live show
Cup o Carnatic, which was staged recently in Bengaluru and Chennai, is a unique blend of music, animation and storytelling.
Rapper Raja Kumari goes on a spiritual journey in her new album
The Grammy-nominated hip-hop artiste talks about how her latest album, Kashi to Kailash, is about discovering places and ones inner self.
Musician Job Kurian on his latest release, Nizhal, and his two-decades-long journey in the industry
Singer-composer Job Kurian, who completes 20 years as a professional musician next year, talks about his new project, Nizhal, the sudden appreciation for Kannodu and his approach to music
How the Rajasthani folk band SAZ is experimenting with sounds of the desert
Sadiq, Asin and Zakirs music while rooted in the regional folk music vocabulary, takes off from fresh viewpoints.
Satyanarayanarajus Rama Katha puts together best scenes from the epic
Premiered 12 years, the production sustains interest with its visualisation and music.
Kala Sadhana, an annual performance in memory of Rukmini Devi
Conceived and choreographed by S. Premnath, the performance abides by the aesthetic values set up by Rukmini Devi at Kalakshetra.
GNB: A Carnatic vocalist who thought ahead of time
On G.N. Balasubramaniams 60th memorial day, his creative genius was once again highlighted through rare recordings and a talk at an event organised by his sishya and Carnatic musician Trichur V Ramachandran.
Nellai Kannan on the art of playing the mridangam for dance
The mridangist, who completes 50 years as an artiste, will be felicitated at a special event in Chennai.
Watch: Guitar Prasanna decodesIlaiyaraajas magic
He talks about his musical journey across genres, and zooms into celebrated music composer Ilaiyaraajas work, especially his use of the guitar in some iconic film songs
Coldplays Ahmedabad concerts created economic impact of 641 crore: report
The concerts contributed 72 crore in GST revenue to the Government of India
How scrap band Dabba Beats recycled rhythm is winning over fans
Scrap band Dabba Beats musical repertoire is created entirely out of discarded paint and water cans
Vaibhav Arekar and the ever-expanding frontiers of his dance
The Mumbai-based Bharatanatyam dancer provides insights into his creative process and shares the importance of mentoring.
When a dance performance highlighted the beauty of songs
Urmila Satyanarayana and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi came together for the third edition of Natyarangams Vaggeyakara Bharatham.
How a temple turned into a nagaswaram and thavil school
The Then Tirupati Nagaswara and Thavil school near Mettupalayam, which offers free training and accommodation, draws students from across Tamil Nadu.
How an annual music festival aims to revive the Patnas rich cultural history
Curated by Dr. Ajit Pradhan, the festival focusses on music and art literature
Soul tunes at the Mango Showers Festival debut in Bengaluru
The Mango Showers Festival, which debuts this weekend, will not only see city residents grooving, but will also keep its musicians in school
Composer-producer Michael Brook collaborates with singer Devika for Wisteria
The Punjabi song, launched recently, is an expression of love and longing.
A Bharatanatyam gurus initiative to provide performance opportunity to her sishyas
Sheela Unnikrishnans SDNs Kriya will help her students conceptualise and present a margam. The first beneficiary was Mridula Shivakumar
The joy of listening to old-world jazz
The World Jazz Festival, held recently in different Indian cities, brought together artistes from across the globe
How Kishori Amonkar and her mother Mogubai Kurdikar blazed a trail in Hindustani music
Hindustani vocalist Radhika Joshis Mai ri was an ode to the life and music of the mother-daughter duo.
Recorded by Grammy-winning sound engineer and producer John Davis, Jazz musician Tarun Balanis album explores themes of migration, grief, and longing
Anitha Guhas Parishvanga Pattabhishekam highlighted the enduring appeal of the epic
The thematic production had episodes from Bala, Ayodhya and Aranya Kandams
Kavya Trehans Hyperreal tour promises an immersive experience
Singer-songwriter and producer Kavya Trehan hits Goa, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru with her immersive Hyperreal Tour
Karan Khosla: Jazz is going to be a big movement in India
From finance to frets,KaranKhoslas journey unfolds withGenesis, his latest album, and the Goa Jazz Academy, where he nurtures future musicians
Watch: Shehnai, made famous by Ustad Bismillah Khan, gets GI tag
The GI certificate for the Banarasi Shehnai a timeless musical instrument was personally handed over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ramesh Kumar, a renowned artisan from Banaras
Paal Dabba and SickFlip hit the right note with Vibe
Chennai rapper Paal Dabba and Mumbai producer SickFlip team up for Vibe, a cross-city collab built on instinct, rhythm, and energy
An eleventh-century Shiva temple in Bhojpur tells the story of a kings unfulfilled dream
The grand edifice and the intricate carvings at the half-finished Bhojeswar temple, continues to captivate people across ages
Tickets for Travis Scotts Circus Maximus World Tour 2025 go on sale this Saturday
The American rapper and producer will perform in India for the first time on October 18, 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Rama, as described by Muthuswami Dikshitar
Muthuswami Dikshitar has a small but significant corpus of songs on Rama.
How relevant is the time theory of ragas today?
With concerts usually taking place in the evenings, musicians cannot continue to sing a raag only at a specified time of the day
A dance production inspired by Vedanta Desikas life
Sri Noopurlayas Sri Desika Vaibhavam seamlessly wovethe saint-philosphers compositions in its narrative.
How the Music Academys Nadotsavam turned the spotlight on the nagaswaram
The nagaswaram artistes featured in the annual festival made the most of the opportunity.
