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‘Bajre Da Sitta’ to ‘Faqeeran’, how Rashmeet Kaur is leading Punjab’s folk revival
December 15, 2025 4:44 pm
Rashmeet Kaur is gaining popularity for giving a new pep to folk verses and melodies like the classic ‘Bajre Da Sitta’ without sacrificing the originals.
Music to the ears: Blue Frog is back
October 14, 2025 10:01 pm
Blue Frog, the swish music club, is set to return to Mumbai after a decade
The return of Oasis and an era of proto-influencers, fraternal feuds and an initiation into Western music
August 01, 2025 7:05 pm
The Gallaghers and Oasis drifted out of your mind, but it won’t be a long absence. They will flit into your consciousness again when you’re at a karaoke bar and someone puts on ‘Wonderwall’ prompting you, almost as a reflex, to take a deep breath before belting out the first verse
'Music should lead, not trends': Ritviz on AI, shifts in music industry, staying authentic, and more
April 03, 2025 7:29 am
Indian pop and electronica artist, Ritviz, in a candid conversation with indianexpress.com, reflects on his journey while also sharing how he stays true to his craft in an industry shaped by trends and technology.
The problem with the East-meets-West fusion of ‘Bandish Bandits’
December 25, 2024 6:08 pm
Preserving the great artistic traditions of India, including music, requires deep understanding and engagement. This cannot be done through a superficial acknowledgement of our syncretic culture.
A look at tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain's iconic performances and revolutionary collaborations
December 16, 2024 6:37 pm
Zakir Hussain was more than a musician; he was a cultural ambassador who transformed how the world understood rhythm and musical communication.
Tracing Ustad Zakir Hussain’s journey from a prodigy to global maestro
December 16, 2024 6:07 pm
From his earliest years, Zakir Hussain was immersed himself into the tabla.
Meet Iykki Berry, the Tamil-English rapper trying to break stereotypes – one song at a time
November 26, 2024 2:00 pm
Based in Chennai, Iykki Berry, a doctor who hails from Thanjavur, has released her latest single ‘Itihasam’.
Get your groove on: Dhruv Ghanekar takes you on a journey across the world in Voyage 2
September 23, 2024 1:22 pm
Through his nomad-like sensibilities and sincere tributes to different genres, the producer finds bridges between Indian music, global folk and ethnic music in his latest release
‘Jaadoo Bastar’: A new fusion rock-folk album hopes to showcase the magic of Chhattisgarh
September 10, 2024 3:23 pm
A new album combines rock music with folk music from Chhattisgarh's Bastar, a region still largely associated with the state's Naxal insurgency. The project aims to showcase another side, highlighting the local culture and natural beauty.
FUSION MUSIC PHOTOS
Obsessed with 'Kachaudi Gali'? Listen to these Coke Studio Bharat gems
May 29, 2026 10:58 am
Kachaudi Gali' is a track from Coke Studio Bharat Season 4, released on May 20, 2026. The song features legendary singer Rekha Bhardwaj alongside independent artists Utpal Udit and Khwaab. It is an emotionally layered Bhojpuri folk-fusion track rooted in North Indian street-food culture and the historical memory of Banaras.
How listening to music evolved over the years
January 15, 2026 3:08 pm
Here's everything you need to about evolution of listening to music over the years.
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