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Mridangist Sridhar Parthasarathy passes away while performing on stage

The Carnatic musician, known for his collaborative projects and cross-genre performances, died after suffering a heart attack at a concert in Pune.

6 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Sikkil Gurucharan and Anil Srinivasan marked their 20-year musical association with a special concert

From Carnatic classics to audience-chosen ragas, Gurucharan and Anils The Music Between Us for Bharat Sangeet Utsav transformed a conventional concert into a shared experience.

6 Nov 2026 1:50 pm
Telugu indie music takes centrestage in The Moonshine Project in Hyderabad

As the alternative live music venue gets set to open a new branch, co-founder Hemender Reddy looks back on the journey, their artist-first philosophy, building communities and a dream to put Hyderabad on the live music map

5 Nov 2026 8:01 am
How the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is breaking silos to unite art practices

Aditi Jaitly, head of performing arts at KNMA,on creating more accessible, inclusive experiences for audiences.

4 Nov 2026 7:08 pm
Kapi Sutra: Hanuman Chalisa finds expression in Kuchipudi

Choreographed by Srimoyi Vempati, the production wove together episodes from the Ramayana, capturing the many facets of the mighty Vayuputra through an engaging ensemble presentation.

3 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
Beatlemania hits India on tour, plays Chennai, Bengaluru and other cities in November

It was in the early 1960s that the world woke up to the a unique, new sound of rock and roll when The Beatles first appeared on the music scene from Liverpool, United Kingdom. More than 65 years later, Beatlemania, a tribute band from Europe, plans to regale listeners across generations. Cant buy me love but can buy tickets

2 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Sudha Raja: Nurturing generations through the language of music

For two decades, Sudha Raja has been exploring the possibilities of Carnatic choral music through her Sargam Choir.

2 Nov 2026 11:50 am
Vishnu Digambar Jayanti 2026: Revisiting five decades of Hindustani music through rare images

The audio-visual presentation by photographer Avinash Pasricha at Delhis annual music festival offered a glimpse into the evolution of Indias classical concert culture.

31 Oct 2026 5:47 pm
Sada Master, the guitarist who opened the doors of Malayalam cinema for Ilaiyaraaja

It was he who introduced Ilaiyaraaja and me to Malayalam films, recalled music director and lyricist Gangai Amaran

30 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
Sada Master, ace guitarist who enriched Ilaiyaraajas compositions, dies at 80

I am saddened by Sadanandams death. He was with me from the early days, Ilaiyaraaja said in a message

29 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Vaggeyakara Bharatham: When two traditions spark new possibilities

The sixth edition of the series brought together vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan and Bharatanatyam dancer-couple Indu and Nidheesh, whose collaboration lent fresh dimensions to the presentation.

28 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
Women bassists strike the right chords on Indias stage

A new generation of female bass players has entered the maledominated music scene, inspired by Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, who are leading the wave.

28 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
Musician Omar Zakhariah celebrates Pongumoodu, his neighbourhood in Thiruvananthapuram, in a funky rap

Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss

24 Oct 2026 11:15 am
Singer Krishnaraj, known for his collaboration with Deva, passes away at 75

Krishnaraj is the voice behind several Deva hits in the 90s and 2000s, like Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu, Vellarikka, Meesakkaara Nanbaa (the sad version), Kathadikkuthu Kathadikkuthu, and Gopala Gopala, among others.

22 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
How Parwati Duttas Mahagami turned Aurangabad into a cultural centre

Set in a lush landscape, the Mahagami gurukul, which recently celebrated its three-decade journey, has been nurturing the next generation into the classical arts.

21 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Navaratri notes: How Syama Sastris iconic swarajatis are an intimate dialogue with the goddess

Ahead of the nine-day celebration of the goddess, exploring how Syama Sastri combined musical brilliance and profound bhakti to Kamakshi in the three swarajatis that remain among his finest creations.

17 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Deva, veteran music composer, passes away | Funeral live updates

Thenisai Thendral Deva was 75 and breathed his last at a private hospital here, sources said.

17 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Shah Rukh Khan announces music festival UNIFYD with Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam

Designed as a large-scale international festival with world-class production, the inaugural edition will unfold across multiple stages on March 20, 2027

16 Oct 2026 5:31 pm
Pt. Arvind Parikh turns 99: The class of a guru

A senior disciple reflects on the maestros artistry, discipline and the lessons that continue to resonate.

15 Oct 2026 5:43 pm
Lavanyavati: Reframing lavani through documentary theatre

Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)

15 Oct 2026 11:17 am
Dandiya dressing gets bolder and blingier

Quirky chaniya-cholis, statement accessories, glares, tattoos and edgy nail art: This Navaratri, festive fashion turns maximalist.

14 Oct 2026 11:46 pm
Kazi Nazrul Islam: The forgotten voice of Durga puja and Bengals pluralism

The rebel poets Agomoni songs, part of the vast canon of Nazrulgeeti, welcome goddess Durga each autumn while conveying powerful social and cultural messages that transcend mere devotion.

14 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Tribute to Guruvayur Dorai: A life shaped by rhythm

Rooted in the Pudukkottai bani yet distinctly original, the mridangam exponent enriched every concert and nurtured generations of musicians.

14 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Ilaiyaraaja out, GV Prakash Kumar in: Pocket Novel turns a new page

Pocket Novel marks a reunion between Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe

13 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
When a Tyagaraja kriti inspires a dance production

Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagarajas composition through elaborate choreography and striking visuals.

12 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
How Balis Kecak gives the Ramayana a new voice

Led by veteran Balinese scholar and choreographer I Wayan Dibia, Kecak transforms human voices into a live orchestra to narrate episodes from the Ramayana.

12 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Jesper Kyd interview: On memories of Tumbbad and the indelible legacy of Assassins Creed

Eight years since Sohum Shahs folk-horror classic graced Indian screens, Danish composer Jesper Kyd reflects on conjuring Tumbbads otherworldly sonic mythology and the evocative emotional legacy of the Ezio trilogy

12 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Dance through a lens: How films become archives of movement and performance

The recently held LURU Screendance Festival put the spotlight on the evolving relationship between dance and cinema, and on ways the camera can shape how movement is seen and experienced.

10 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Rohit Barker is betting big on house and Latin music with his new club in the heart of Bengaluru

Bahati is RJ and DJ Rohit Barkers new spot in Bengaluru. We chat with the artiste about the citys evolving nightlife, its taste in music, and leopard spotting in Masai Mara

9 Oct 2026 12:38 pm
Siennor Trios Ninaivu Maaligai honours the past and looks to move on

The new 11-track album was recorded live, bringing together songs that blend Sufi, rock and more

7 Oct 2026 5:49 pm
Purab Anga Gayaki: A tradition at the crossroads

At a recent baithak, Purab Anga Gayaki musicians and scholars delved into the many forms of Kajris and the challenge of preserving its individuality.

7 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
How Tagores songs were ahead of their time in form and feeling

The Nobel-laureates songs, popularly referred to as Rabindra Sangeet, are dynamic texts open to reinterpretation, allowing each generation to find new meaning in themes of freedom, love, and humanity revisiting the Tagores musical oeuvre on his 165th birth anniversary

5 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
Australian music producer Victor Van Vugt makes his Malayalam cinema debut

From working with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to discovering the sounds of Keralam, the sound artiste talks about his first visit to India and his work on the Malayalam film Tharkkam

2 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
Kalyanapuram S. Aravind delights with a carefully curated repertoire

From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.

30 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Armenian music finds a resonant home in Chennai

Presented at The Music Academy, the evening showcased how different musical traditions find common ground in melody, rhythm and tonal colour while introducing audiences to a rich and relatively unfamiliar repertoire.

30 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
Poet Kannadasan: a creative mind that enriched Tamil cinema with exquisite, philosophical songs

Kannadasan, whose birth centenary is being celebrated, was born as Muthaiah at Sirukoodalpatti in present day Sivaganga district. An atheist in his early years while active in the Dravidian movement, the Tamil poet later turned spiritual.

30 Sep 2026 10:49 am
Tune into Vivek Venugopals miniature piano stories

Titled Miniatures for Piano, Op. 30 & Opp. 16, 17, it pairs fleeting sketches with clarinet and oboe duos and is recorded in Moscow alongside Bolshoi musicians.

29 Sep 2026 5:56 pm
How the Sai Symphony orchestra is nurturing young musicians from rural backgrounds

Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestras recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.

29 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
A young Sikh artistes Kathak journey

Despite criticism from friends, family and social media users, Taranjot Singh remains steadfast in his pursuit of Kathak.

29 Sep 2026 4:44 pm
Ballet is for every body type: Indian ballerina Dhvani Kothari challenges stereotypes

The founder of the National Ballet School of India, Dhvani is working to make ballet more accessible.

28 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
Bengaluru to scale higher ground with indie music fest

The Higher Ground Music Festival kicks off its second edition this weekend

25 Sep 2026 11:46 am
Begum Akthar: Of heartbreaks and high notes

Dastan-e-Akhtari, a Dastangoi performance held recently in Bengaluru, journeyed into the world of the singer.

25 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album

After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Matters in Singapore this October

23 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
Why the legendary lyricist Kannadasans words still resonate

In his birth centenary year, looking at how Kannadasan brought philosophy, classical Tamil literature and the realities of everyday life to common man through a language that everyone could understand.

23 Sep 2026 11:54 am
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

We now extend our call for boycotting Ed Sheeran's entire world tour, including the upcoming Latin American dates and the as-yet-unannounced European leg, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel said

20 Sep 2026 5:44 am
Tamil, friendship and music: The many lives of Hiphop Tamizha Adhi

Ahead of the release of his Meesaya Murukku 2, Hiphop Tamizha Adhi speaks about how the film speaks about the challenges Tamil indie artists face, the joys of working with friends, and what lies ahead for his Tamizhanda Movement

19 Sep 2026 3:23 pm