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Knowledge nugget of the day: Haveli Sangeet
December 02, 2024 11:31 am
What is Haveli Sangeet? How does it blend tradition and devotion? What is its legacy? Go beyond the nugget to know about the two systems of classical music.
Why T M Krishna’s ‘criticism’ of M S Subbulakshmi is in fact a commentary on society at large
November 25, 2024 3:23 pm
In its recent order, Madras High Court called for respecting the legendary singer’s wishes. The legal battle spotlighted the fault lines in the Carnatic music establishment, and the questions raised by Krishna, its famous insider
When Bombay Jayashri, recently awarded the famed Sangeetha Kalanidhi by the Madras Music Academy, was a reluctant musician
March 25, 2023 12:40 pm
Coaxed into training in Carnatic music by her mother, the singer has explored music across genres
The K Arun Prakash Interview: ‘My style is to highlight the composition and the singer, silence automatically happens’
January 30, 2023 8:25 am
Among all the mridangists of the contemporary generation, Arun Prakash has always been exceptionally amusing to watch. Excerpts from an interview with the percussionist in Chennai.
'Both Hindustani and Carnatic music are timeless in their own way': Aruna Sairam
January 24, 2023 12:14 pm
While Hindustani and Carnatic music follow the same pillars of raga and taal, their aesthetic is different. So, why not enjoy both as way they are, instead of trying to compare and see which is better, she adds
What makes Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam a legend
January 12, 2023 7:20 pm
In an exclusive interview, Sairam talks about the world of Carnatic music, learning from the legendary T Brinda and knowing how to keep the clutter out of her voice
'I wondered why we weren’t singing such fabulous poetry from Bhakti movement with our ragas': S Anand
July 21, 2022 7:35 pm
Author and co-founder of independent publishing house Navayana, S Anand, on his upcoming music performance that combines raga with ‘unsung’ poetry
String of Hindustani & Carnatic classical musicians at Vasantotsav aim to bring back live concerts to city
February 18, 2021 11:10 pm
February 20 will have a performance by famous sitar player Shakir Khan, followed by vocalist Vijay Koparkar. The audience will then enjoy an enthralling duet between Subramanyam and Chaurasia.
Mandolin Shrinivas is remembered for his humility and technical prowess
September 22, 2014 4:17 pm
U Shrinivas, better known as Mandolin Shrinivas, is remembered for his humility and technical prowess
A Benny for a Song
September 27, 2013 4:22 am
Meet Badtameez dil singer Benny Dayal,who is becoming the go-to-voice for B-towns younger heroes
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