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.
Food, music and Chennai favourites come together at The Hindus Food and Music Festival
As Chennai turns 387, the Made of Chennai festivities draw to a close with an evening of music, food, games and city-wide nostalgia at YMCA, Nandanam
Remembering Dolly Parton, who gave away everything but her songs
The Queen of Country Music, who passed away recently, gave away more than 300 million books and millions of dollars in aid, but refused to surrender the copyright to one song, even for Elvis Presley.
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
Pianist Francesca Khalifa brings Bach and Haydn to life at her Bengaluru concert
The ItalianEgyptian pianists recital, at Bangalores International Music & Arts Society, made for a hightechnical quality concert and effortless artistry.
Yaaro neeyo marks Benny Dayals return to independent Tamil music
The single fuses Afroinspired Amapiano with Tamil lyrics by Vignesh Ramakrishnan.
Meet the Carnatic quartet that bridges traditions
A concert by Shreya Devnath, Mylai Karthikeyan, Praveen Sparsh and G. Silambarasan balanced classical repertoire with diverse musical influences.
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.
K. Saveshan explores the human-earth relationship through dance
Sarveshans Prithvi opened the Natyarangams annual Bharatham festival, themed on Pancha Bhootham.
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.
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'
Teams from Thiruvanananthapuram excel at the latest edition of Destiny dance championship
Among the winners at the fifth and final edition of Destiny held in Chennai were the college dance crews from Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering and College of Engineering Trivandrum and a crew from Polestar Dance Studio
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.
