2017), draws on a decade of ethnographic and archival research and eight years of musical apprenticeship under the chief musician of a legendary lineage to propound a critical re-reading of modern ...

Hence the current interest in another country with a population north of a billion, and a rapidly growing middle class: India. Western classical music here is nothing new - in the late 19th ...

S iddhartha Belmannu, a classical vocalist from Karkala, Karnataka, has been making waves in the Indian music scene with his unique blend of tradition and innovation. Trained under renowned ...

So it is only natural that birdsong has played an important role in Indian classical music. Here are some examples. In the Hindustani music bandish Piyu Piyu Ratata, for instance, the plaintive ...

He praises the show for spotlighting the sitar and acknowledges the evolving landscape of classical music in India, emphasizing the blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Chatterjee also ...

“Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian music across the globe, serving as a beacon of India’s rich musical heritage. A true custodian of classical traditions, his ...

Part II of the series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts, in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan.

Pandit Ronu Majumdar, an eminent Bansuri virtuoso from Varanasi with Bengali roots, has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's ...

Swarnimm Sangeet Mahavidyalaya celebrates Basant Panchami with a grand showcase of classical music and dance, led by Guru ...

India, 7th February 2025- As India experiences a vibrant renaissance in the live music industry with classical music gaining more mainstream appreciation, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the youngest and ...

Shounak Roy is a talented 17-year-old Sarod player who is shaping his destiny under the guidance of the legendary Sarod Maestro Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta. Currently a Junior Scholar ...