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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.

21 Dec 2024 4:32 pm
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.

21 Dec 2024 4:19 pm
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

20 Dec 2024 9:00 pm
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.

20 Dec 2024 4:44 pm
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

20 Dec 2024 1:06 pm
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.

19 Dec 2024 7:11 pm
Tribute | Zakir Hussain and the glow of fireflies

Lasting lessons of kindness from the legendary percussionist and composer who died last Sunday in San Francisco

19 Dec 2024 2:55 pm
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

19 Dec 2024 2:13 pm
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

18 Dec 2024 4:20 pm
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

18 Dec 2024 3:41 pm
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

18 Dec 2024 12:59 pm
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

17 Dec 2024 9:05 pm
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

17 Dec 2024 5:58 pm
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.

17 Dec 2024 1:29 pm
Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos

Music was an endless journey for Zakir Hussain, whose humility did not diminish withfame and whose curiosity did not wilt with age; he took his fathers legacy to the next level by adding a touch of showmanship and expanded the riches he inherited from the Punjab gharana

17 Dec 2024 3:23 am
Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussains death

Maharashtra leaders mourn the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, a global icon in classical music

16 Dec 2024 2:42 pm
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.

16 Dec 2024 2:27 pm
Zakir Hussain leaves behind a treasure trove of values

With russet-coloured locks, beautiful hands and conversational naughtiness, Z Ji endeared himself to many

16 Dec 2024 2:27 pm
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.

16 Dec 2024 9:04 am
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.

16 Dec 2024 8:33 am
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

16 Dec 2024 7:48 am
From Navajo and Alaska to Nagaland

The Hornbill festival saw jazz performers Delbert Anderson and Edward Littlefield find similarities between their native sounds and local traditions

14 Dec 2024 1:30 pm
Your weekend Margazhi guide

If you are a sabha hopper, this guide will help you decide which concerts to attend and where

13 Dec 2024 6:36 pm
All set for the Season

As the spotlight shines on this cultural spectacle,six young musicians talk about their approach, preparation and audience expectations

13 Dec 2024 4:47 pm
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

13 Dec 2024 12:24 pm
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

11 Dec 2024 6:55 pm
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

11 Dec 2024 4:05 pm
Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach

Artistes are coming up with novel concepts and combinations to popularise veena

11 Dec 2024 3:48 pm
The Margazhi Quiz

As we step into another Season of music and dance, its a good time to know how much you know your arts.

10 Dec 2024 4:02 pm
Sikkil Gurucharan presented a traditional concert with flashes of creativity

Sikkil Gurucharans recital featured favourites as well as a new composition on coffee!

10 Dec 2024 12:03 pm
Jay-Z responds to inclusion in Sean Diddy Combs lawsuit alleging rape of minor

Filed by attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of an anonymous plaintiff identified as Jane Doe, the lawsuit claims the alleged assault occurred after a party following the MTV Video Music Awards

9 Dec 2024 10:52 am
Math to mudras: Lalitha Anand retraces path back to Bharatanatyam

From academia to arangetram, Lalitha Anand makes an inspiring dance debut at 57

7 Dec 2024 8:13 am
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

6 Dec 2024 4:34 pm
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

5 Dec 2024 6:27 pm
Mandala explored poetry through movement

Directed and choreographed by Leela Samson, Mandala featured music by Chandana Bala Kalyan and dance by Amrita Lahiri

4 Dec 2024 4:36 pm
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

4 Dec 2024 3:21 pm
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

3 Dec 2024 3:13 pm
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.

2 Dec 2024 6:37 pm
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.

2 Dec 2024 6:17 pm
Dua Lipa stuns Mumbai with a surprise Levitating x Woh Ladki Jo mashup at the Zomato Feeding India Concert

The Grammy-winner had met with Shah Rukh Khan ahead of her concert before paying tribute to the Bollywood star i the viral mashup

1 Dec 2024 10:44 am
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

30 Nov 2024 3:53 pm
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

30 Nov 2024 3:43 pm
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

30 Nov 2024 3:37 pm
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

29 Nov 2024 9:33 pm
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

29 Nov 2024 6:35 pm
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

29 Nov 2024 3:26 pm
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

27 Nov 2024 4:49 pm