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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

The Hindu 24 May 2025 9:19 am

Dave Shapiro, groundbreaking music executive, dies in San Diego plane crash at 42

Groundbreaking music executive Dave Shapiro has died in a San Diego plane crash

ABC News 23 May 2025 10:32 am

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

The Hindu 22 May 2025 12:51 pm

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

The Hindu 21 May 2025 5:20 pm

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.

The Hindu 21 May 2025 3:00 pm

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.

The Hindu 21 May 2025 2:47 pm

Conveying the poignancy in Bhadrachala Ramadasus songs

Shruthi S Bhat and the accompanists displayed synchrony at the endowment concert held under the auspices of The Music Academy

The Hindu 18 May 2025 2:58 pm

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.

The Hindu 17 May 2025 4:41 pm

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

The Hindu 17 May 2025 2:35 pm

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.

The Hindu 15 May 2025 5:06 pm

Satyanarayanarajus Rama Katha puts together best scenes from the epic

Premiered 12 years, the production sustains interest with its visualisation and music.

The Hindu 14 May 2025 2:01 pm

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.

The Hindu 14 May 2025 1:51 pm

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.

The Hindu 13 May 2025 2:36 pm

How S.D. Burmans music was deeply influenced by folk and classical traditions

The Monk And His Music, a new book on the composer is replete with precious anecdotes from those who worked with him.

The Hindu 12 May 2025 4:59 pm

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.

The Hindu 7 May 2025 3:31 pm

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

The Hindu 6 May 2025 6:50 pm

Unearthing lyrical gems that describe Azhagars procession to Vaigai and back

A much-awaited event in Madurai, the songs capture the beauty of the town, the temple, the deity and the procession.

The Hindu 6 May 2025 4:35 pm

Confucius and Beethoven inspired Chennai-based musician Ganesh B Kumar to compose RISE

RISE: Symphony No.1 in D minor was premiered recently at the Ceremonial Hall of the Pesti Vigad in Budapest.

The Hindu 1 May 2025 3:54 pm

How the Anirudh Varma Collective makes classical sounds cool

Backed by a formidable line-up of musicians, the Collectives concerts and albums celebrate the plurality of sound

The Hindu 1 May 2025 3:43 pm

Coldplays Ahmedabad concerts created economic impact of 641 crore: report

The concerts contributed 72 crore in GST revenue to the Government of India

The Hindu 1 May 2025 10:23 am

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

The Hindu 30 Apr 2025 2:09 pm

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.

The Hindu 29 Apr 2025 6:40 pm

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.

The Hindu 29 Apr 2025 1:57 pm

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

The Hindu 25 Apr 2025 6:29 pm

AR Rahman hit with court order over Veera Raja Veera song in copyright row with classical singer

Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the matter, held that Veera Raja Veera was not simply inspired by Shiva Stuti but was identical to it with minor alterations

The Hindu 25 Apr 2025 5:05 pm

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

The Hindu 24 Apr 2025 3:25 pm

Composer-producer Michael Brook collaborates with singer Devika for Wisteria

The Punjabi song, launched recently, is an expression of love and longing.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2025 6:30 pm

Going on a Chhau trail in Odisha

A special three-day event at Mayurbhanj introduced the audience to the art forms rich history and distinct styles.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2025 4:48 pm

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 Hindu 23 Apr 2025 4:19 pm

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

The Hindu 22 Apr 2025 2:58 pm

Jazz musician and drummer Tarun Balanis fourth album Kadahin Milandaasin is a sonic love letter to Sindh

Recorded by Grammy-winning sound engineer and producer John Davis, Jazz musician Tarun Balanis album explores themes of migration, grief, and longing

The Hindu 18 Apr 2025 6:23 pm

Anitha Guhas Parishvanga Pattabhishekam highlighted the enduring appeal of the epic

The thematic production had episodes from Bala, Ayodhya and Aranya Kandams

The Hindu 17 Apr 2025 5:13 pm

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

The Hindu 17 Apr 2025 3:49 pm

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

The Hindu 16 Apr 2025 12:57 pm

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

The Hindu 15 Apr 2025 4:53 pm

Reclaiming the stage

Gana Cypher marries the cypher culture of hip-hop with gaana and hopes to bring the genre into Chennais mainstream gig culture

The Hindu 9 Apr 2025 5:35 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Apr 2025 2:04 pm

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

The Hindu 7 Apr 2025 8:33 pm

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

The Hindu 3 Apr 2025 6:34 pm

Rama, as described by Muthuswami Dikshitar

Muthuswami Dikshitar has a small but significant corpus of songs on Rama.

The Hindu 3 Apr 2025 12:45 pm

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

The Hindu 2 Apr 2025 6:31 pm

A dance production inspired by Vedanta Desikas life

Sri Noopurlayas Sri Desika Vaibhavam seamlessly wovethe saint-philosphers compositions in its narrative.

The Hindu 2 Apr 2025 5:07 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Apr 2025 6:30 pm