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The Carnatic musician, known for his collaborative projects and cross-genre performances, died after suffering a heart attack at a concert in Pune.
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.
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
Aditi Jaitly, head of performing arts at KNMA,on creating more accessible, inclusive experiences for audiences.
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.
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
For two decades, Sudha Raja has been exploring the possibilities of Carnatic choral music through her Sargam Choir.
The audio-visual presentation by photographer Avinash Pasricha at Delhis annual music festival offered a glimpse into the evolution of Indias classical concert culture.
It was he who introduced Ilaiyaraaja and me to Malayalam films, recalled music director and lyricist Gangai Amaran
I am saddened by Sadanandams death. He was with me from the early days, Ilaiyaraaja said in a message
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.
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.
Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss
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.
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.
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.
Thenisai Thendral Deva was 75 and breathed his last at a private hospital here, sources said.
Designed as a large-scale international festival with world-class production, the inaugural edition will unfold across multiple stages on March 20, 2027
A senior disciple reflects on the maestros artistry, discipline and the lessons that continue to resonate.
Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)
Quirky chaniya-cholis, statement accessories, glares, tattoos and edgy nail art: This Navaratri, festive fashion turns maximalist.
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.
Rooted in the Pudukkottai bani yet distinctly original, the mridangam exponent enriched every concert and nurtured generations of musicians.
Pocket Novel marks a reunion between Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe
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.
Led by veteran Balinese scholar and choreographer I Wayan Dibia, Kecak transforms human voices into a live orchestra to narrate episodes from the Ramayana.
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
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.
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
The new 11-track album was recorded live, bringing together songs that blend Sufi, rock and more
At a recent baithak, Purab Anga Gayaki musicians and scholars delved into the many forms of Kajris and the challenge of preserving its individuality.
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
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
From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.
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.
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.
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.
Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestras recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.
Despite criticism from friends, family and social media users, Taranjot Singh remains steadfast in his pursuit of Kathak.
The founder of the National Ballet School of India, Dhvani is working to make ballet more accessible.
The Higher Ground Music Festival kicks off its second edition this weekend
Dastan-e-Akhtari, a Dastangoi performance held recently in Bengaluru, journeyed into the world of the singer.
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
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.
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
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

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