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Goodbye, Zubeen da: The voice that became Assam’s heartbeat

October 06, 2025 5:25 pm

Despite his ‘couldn’t-care-less’ image, he cared immensely — for his people, for the natural environment, and so on, making him ‘Zubeen da’ — the elder brother next door, who opened his heart and home to friends and strangers alike

zubeen garg's name was inspired from zubin mehta, indian composer

Assam after Zubeen Garg, the rebel-artist who became a region’s conscience

September 24, 2025 4:51 pm

Zubeen Garg’s songs beat in our pulse, even as his voice has been stilled, and his music reverberates in the hills and plains of our land, in campuses and parks

Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika passes away after battle with colon cancer

May 16, 2025 8:00 pm

Gayatri Hazarika passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer. Her untimely demise has left many fans and industry colleagues in shock, with several taking to social media to express their grief.

'Jadd jodti hai, todti nahi,' says Mame Khan, an artist reviving Rajasthan’s folk legacy on a global stage

December 24, 2024 6:23 pm

When asked who he would like to jam with, Khan chose Diljit Dosanjh, praising his work and energy.

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Raghu Dixit on how being 'mocked as effeminate' pushed him to learn guitar, sing English rock song

July 12, 2024 5:08 pm

Raghu Dixit talks about his childhood, his evolution as a musician, the challenges, the role of AI in the music industry and much more

Inside Coke Studio Bangla: Pritom Hasan discusses the delicate art of fusing 'shaari gaan' and rap in 'Ma Lo Ma'

June 15, 2024 9:50 am

Translated as 'Mother, O Mother,' the song invites us on this deep dive into ourselves. Each verse feels like flipping through life’s chapters.

Watch: American man tries to play traditional Assamese instrument ‘gogona’

May 11, 2024 2:00 pm

'Gogona,’ is a traditional jaw harp, and holds a significant role in the vibrant festivities of Assam's Bihu music.

'Hindi bole toh bole ke gavar hai', but not anymore

September 06, 2023 6:54 pm

Kavish Seth wrote the song 'Hindi Bole Toh Bole Ke Gavar Hai' originally to express his anger towards himself and those who discriminated against him, but now it has become a marker of identity, not just for himself but for other people too.

Why is an old song from Pakistan making waves in India?

June 18, 2023 8:52 pm

Raavi, the viral Pakistani song, adapted by an Indian singer is not just an ode to the river that flows on both sides of the border, it's also a reminder of shared culture, heritage and identity