Trincas Timeline project spotlights Kolkatas enduring love for jazz
Trincas, the iconic restaurant in Kolkatas Park Street, has launched a community-based memory project that collects stories, photos and anecdotes from patrons, musicians and historians.
When a malls atrium turned into a stage
Young Bharatanatyam artiste Nithyashreee performed Pradosha Arpana at VR Chennai
BTS Jungkook sparks outrage with Make Tokyo Great Again cap, brand forced to apologise
Just days after his military discharge, Jungkook was snapped wearing a cap produced by Japanese brand BASICKS, that bore an uncanny resemblance to Donald Trumps MAGA slogan
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson dies at 82: Tributes pour in from music icons
Wilson was the driving creative force behind the Beach Boys, crafting hits like Surfin U.S.A., California Girls, I Get Around, Good Vibrations, and God Only Knows
Sidhu Moosewalas unreleased songs drop on birth anniversary amid BBC documentary clash
The timing of the song drop coincided with the release of the first two episodes of a BBC documentary that explores Sidhus rise to fame and the events leading up to his murder
A Kuchipudi recital explores Krishnas persona
The recital by Rasika Rajagopalan and D. Dilip was titled Mugdha Madhavam and consisted of compositions devoted to Krishna.
Singer-songwriter Abdon Mechs inspiring journey from Nagaland to Budapest
Abdon Mech on how the Artisjus Songbook Camp in Budapest brought the best out of him.
Bloodywood is Indias first metal band to collaborate with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal
For its second album, Nu Delhi, Indias folk-metal band Bloodywood collaborates with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal taking on everything from politics to influencers
Independent musician Snigdha Sharma launches her band Snigdha Live in Hyderabad
Snigdha has also written and composed her first song Vinave Vinave released during the launch
Parivadini Isai Malar - Vol 1 takes a peek into the life and contributions of past masters
A compilation of anecdotes on legendary musicians and insightful articles on Carnatic music history make this book engaging
Charulatha Mani uses tremolo technique from opera tradition in Thug Life song
The lyrics of the lullaby inspired singer Charulatha Mani to embellish the Anju vanna poove song from Thug Life with tremolo that lends a trembling effect to the voice.
Mithoon, the maestro of melodies
With his new albumMaster of Melody, a film with YRF and Mohit Suri, and a legacy rooted in a rich musical lineage, composer Mithoon talks about crafting melodies
Dancer-couple Nirupama and Rajendra revisit the Ramayana in Rama Katha Vismaya
Leela Sukars Krishna Karnamritam inspired the duo to come up with this thematic production.
Follow in the steps of Elvis Presley and Taylor Swift on a road trip through Memphis and Nashville
We walk in the steps of Elvis Presley at Graceland in Memphis, sing into Johnny Cashs mic at RCA Studios, and follow Taylor Swift into the Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville
Jagyaseni Chatterjees Flame to Fragrance was an ode to feminine energy
The dancer explored classic compositions with powerful imagery and emotions
AMAs 2025: Billie Eilish dominates American Music Awards, full list of winners
Eilish took home the evenings top honours, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Favorite Pop Album for Hit Me Hard and Soft
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Satyanarayanarajus Rama Katha puts together best scenes from the epic
Premiered 12 years, the production sustains interest with its visualisation and music.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
When a dance performance highlighted the beauty of songs
Urmila Satyanarayana and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi came together for the third edition of Natyarangams Vaggeyakara Bharatham.
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.
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
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
Composer-producer Michael Brook collaborates with singer Devika for Wisteria
The Punjabi song, launched recently, is an expression of love and longing.
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 joy of listening to old-world jazz
The World Jazz Festival, held recently in different Indian cities, brought together artistes from across the globe
How Kishori Amonkar and her mother Mogubai Kurdikar blazed a trail in Hindustani music
Hindustani vocalist Radhika Joshis Mai ri was an ode to the life and music of the mother-daughter duo.
Recorded by Grammy-winning sound engineer and producer John Davis, Jazz musician Tarun Balanis album explores themes of migration, grief, and longing
Anitha Guhas Parishvanga Pattabhishekam highlighted the enduring appeal of the epic
The thematic production had episodes from Bala, Ayodhya and Aranya Kandams
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
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
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
Gana Cypher marries the cypher culture of hip-hop with gaana and hopes to bring the genre into Chennais mainstream gig culture
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
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
Rama, as described by Muthuswami Dikshitar
Muthuswami Dikshitar has a small but significant corpus of songs on Rama.
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
A dance production inspired by Vedanta Desikas life
Sri Noopurlayas Sri Desika Vaibhavam seamlessly wovethe saint-philosphers compositions in its narrative.
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.
