Goodbye, Zakir bhai. You will forever remain our guiding light
Artistes from across India share how Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away recently, steered their creative course.
How Indian classical music got divided into Hindustani and Carnatic
The panellists at the The Music Academys lec-dem traced the history of both the music systems and explained when the divide came about.
Watch: Rewind, record and rejoice: When swaras meet film songs
Mandolin U. Rajesh,singer Naresh Iyer and kanjira artiste Swaminathan Selvaganesh spoke about breaking musical barriers
Koothu met classical at The Music Academys lec dem session
Day four of the academic session began with P. Rajagopal and Hanne M. de Bruin giving a peek into the emotional depth of Koothu and ended with Naresh Keerthi highlighting the description of ragas in literary texts.
Diljit Dosanjh reacts to state advisory on Mumbai show: Wont bow down...
Diljit performed in Mumbai on Thursday evening as part of his Dil-Iluminati tour
An academic session at The Music Academy that highlighted phrases common in ragas
R. Hemalatha dealt with non-allied ragas and shared phraseologies while A. Ramanathan explained the different types of Oppari.
Watch: In conversation with Navaneeth Unnikrishnan
Through social media, the New York-based Navaneeth is making Hindustani and Carnatic music more accessible to audiences around the globe
Chennai Margazhi sabha canteens: A guide
It is Margazhi again, there is a nip in the air and music and dance everywhere. With sabhas beginning to host music and dance performances for the season, heres our annual round up of the sabha canteens in the city. From limitless elaneer payasam to pizza idli and chaat counters, we bring you the details on where to head for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner
Dancers Nilava Sen and Prachi Saathis out-of-the-box chorographies
Nilava drew parallels between dance and life while Prachis performance was inspired by Warli paintings at Kanakavallis Rasa Margazhi Edit in Chennai
Chennai | Anil Srinivasans Concert in the Dark returns for its seventh edition
Pianist Anil Srinivasans Concert in the Dark returns for its seventh edition this weekend in Chennai
Diljit Dosanjhs social media videos win the hearts of Kashmiris
The new-age Bollywood icon, with 24.8 million Instagram followers, was seen swirling at the shrine of saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani
Meet Indias new next-gen boy pop group, First5
With their first song Tu Aadatein now out, First5 members Yoshi, Tan, Elton, Rish and their mentor Aksh Baghla speak about what it takes to bring together a pop band and make great music
A look at the Margazhi concerts to take place on December 18
Why the tambura and nagaswaram are crucial to Indian classical music?
The Music Academys 2024 lec-dem sessions began by highlighting the history and various facets of the two instruments.
Watch: Zakir Hussain paved the way to connect all genres of music: Mandolin Rajesh
Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussains death
Maharashtra leaders mourn the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, a global icon in classical music
Full speech of T.M. Krishna while accepting Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award
Mr. Krishna, who was presented withThe HinduSangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award, in his speech said he was blessed to receive an award instituted in her memory.
Zakir Hussain leaves behind a treasure trove of values
With russet-coloured locks, beautiful hands and conversational naughtiness, Z Ji endeared himself to many
Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
One of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, the maestro transformed the modest instrument into a robust voice for universal peace and brotherhood.
Zakir Hussain timeline: Life and times of the tabla maestro
Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, has collaborated with renowned international and Indian artists and has received numerous awards and honors.
Zakir Hussain death LIVE Updates: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73
Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco while undergoing treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family said in a statement
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies At 73
Zakir Hussain: A recipient of many awards, he received five Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, battling heart-related problems, died at a US hospital today. He was 73. His manager, Nirmala Bachani, said he was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco. Zakir Hussain, the peerless North Indian tabla player, favors an impish strain of virtuosity. Hes a fearsome technician but also a whimsical inventor, devoted to [] The post Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies At 73 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
If you are a sabha hopper, this guide will help you decide which concerts to attend and where
As the spotlight shines on this cultural spectacle,six young musicians talk about their approach, preparation and audience expectations
Pagrav Dance Companys Kattam Katti takes you into the world of kites
The dance production captured the colour and spirit of Gujarats popular kite festival
Alarmel Valli recounts her poetic exploration in The Forgotten Seed
The senior dancer staged her new work based on Sangam poetry recently at Bangalore International Centre
Young nagaswaram and thavil artistes have turned the spotlight on these instruments
However, they still fight for their rightful space in the Carnatic concert circuit
Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach
Artistes are coming up with novel concepts and combinations to popularise veena
As we step into another Season of music and dance, its a good time to know how much you know your arts.
Sikkil Gurucharan presented a traditional concert with flashes of creativity
Sikkil Gurucharans recital featured favourites as well as a new composition on coffee!
Math to mudras: Lalitha Anand retraces path back to Bharatanatyam
From academia to arangetram, Lalitha Anand makes an inspiring dance debut at 57
Indian pop icon Usha Uthup prepares for the NH7 Weekender in Pune
Timeless, bold, and effortlessly relevant, Usha Uthup proves that music and style never go out of fashion
Afrojack to ignite Sunburn Arena with two shows in India in January
The Dutch artist, celebrated globally for hits like Take Over Control, Hey Mama, and Titanium, will bring his high-octane live show to Shillong on January 18 and Chandigarh on January 19
Mandala explored poetry through movement
Directed and choreographed by Leela Samson, Mandala featured music by Chandana Bala Kalyan and dance by Amrita Lahiri
Divya Ravi brought out well the myraid emotions of Andal through her captivating imageries
The fine interweaving of music and dance made Divya Ravis performance memorable
Composer M Jayachandran embarks on a project on Swathi Thirunals padams in Manipravalam
Kulirmathi vadane, sung by Ranjani-Gayatri duo, is the first song of the 18-song series named Swathis Manipravalam
Delhi gears for its annual classical music festival amid severe pollution
This edition of the Delhi Classical Music festival, which begins on December 3, features a mix of noted performers and academicians.
Two classical artistes explore the connect between stage and canvas
Hindustani vocalist Rama Sundar Ranganathan and Bharatanatyam dancer Himanshu Srivastava recently presented artworks inspired by classical music and dance at India Habitat Centre in Delhi.
How Papanasam Sivan shaped the musical landscape of Mylapore
The Margazhi veedhi bhajanai influenced Papanasam Sivan greatly, and he composed songs impromptu on Karpagambal and Kapaleeswarar, the presiding deities of Mylapore temple
We need to create a new generation of rasikas, says Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti
The art patron, who backs many sabhas, offers a ringside view of the Margazhi festival
How technology is aiding in archiving Carnatic music?
The Music Academy in Chennai is in the process of digitising its vast treasure of photographs, books, video and audio recordings
Musical masterpiece Rajadhiraaj comes to Delhi
Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela, a musical celebrating Krishna is set to enchant Delhi audiences after a successful run in Mumbai
GNX album review: Kendrick Lamar dons a hard but human exterior, cracks and all
Fresh off a slam-dunk victory, the Compton-native superstar refuses to let his self-awareness break his tough act
From Tauba Tauba to global stardom Karan Aujlas journey of music and Punjabi identity
Ahead of his India tour, Karan Aujla attributes the success of Tauba Tauba to his Punjabi roots, which are fused with global influences
Watch: When Boney M and Akon rocked the Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong
Teachers need to think beyond dance classrooms, says Geeta Chandran
The Bharatanatyam exponent will receive the Nritya Choodamani title at Sri Krishna Gana Sabhas 2024 December Festival
Ashish Khokar: Performing arts is not like a painting
Ahead of the 10th edition of attenDance Awards, to be held in Bengaluru on November 30, art historian Ashish Khokar talks of the need to celebrate, assess and value dance
Five dancers explore different facets of Indian culture and mythology
The solo performances at the 10th edition of Manthana in Mangaluru brought the Kodava culture and strong women characters from the epics under spotlight
Rediscovering vinyl: How this Coimbatore man keeps the analog tradition alive
Dive into Shri Music, a haven for vinyl lovers in Coimbatore, where S Radhakrishnan curates pre-owned records, vintage audio equipment, and a passion for analog sound
How two royal descendants and a dancer are working towards a cultural revival in Mayurbhanj
Odissi and Chhau exponent Illeana Citaristi and sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo use art to bring about social change
Drakes company accused UMG of conspiring to boost the songs visibility on streaming platforms like Spotify, allegedy using bots, payola, and other methods to artificially manipulate the songs streaming numbers
The Kiara Academy of Performing Arts presents Christmas is Coming on November 30 in Bengaluru
The Kiara Academy of Performing Arts presents Christmas is Coming, an Advent and Christmas concert with a mix popular Christmas music, carols and cantata.
Ibrahim Maalouf loves to blow the trumpet in his own way
The Grammy winning trumpeter will present the Sounds of jazz show on November 29 at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai
Sitar Rama Rao Utsav to be held in Bengaluru on November 30
Sitarist Shubhendra Rao talks about the first edition of Sitar Rama Rao Utsav to held in Bengaluru, celebrating the legacy of his father, the late sitarist NR Rama Rao
Three women artistes journey to the centre of the stage
How Sukkanya Ramgopal, Sumitra Das Goswami and Emlyn made a space for themselves at RIFF Jodhpur 2024 edition
Why Gen Z Carnatic musicians need to pause and reflect?
There is a great potential for a constructive agenda that can lead to a new avatar of the genre.
This exhibit in New York is charting the history of hip-hop, one jewel at a time
From Harlem to high fashion jewels that underscore 50 years of hip-hop as pop cultural phenomenon like no other
The amphi-theatre was inaugurated on October 30 this year. It will host performances as a tribute to the iconic singer whose ghazals and thumris still stir listeners.
Expressing love through classical compositions
K.S. Vishnudev and N.J. Nandinis joint concert for Bharat Sangeet Utsav-2024 explored the nuances of Sringara.
Zedds Telos Tour to stop in India with two Sunburn Arena shows
The Grammy Award-winning producer known for hits like Clarity and The Middle, is bringing his globally recognized tour to Indian audiences for the first time
Singer Shekhar Ravjiani opens up about losing his voice two years ago: I thought Id never sing again
Sharing his journey on Instagram, Ravjiani revealed he suffered from a condition called Left Vocal Cord Paresis, which paralyzed one of his vocal cords
