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‘A raga is a living being’: Kishori Amonkar

In a conversation with Manjari Sinha, Vidushi Kishori Amonkar gives us an insight into her musical universe.




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Lest we forget...

Hindi cinema has played an important role in stitching the secular fabric of the nation.




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Sober instrument, pristine voice

Ustad Irshad Khan and Vidushi Kishori Amonkar lived up to their reputation at a concert in New Delhi




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An enriching experience

Gayathri Girish intelligent structuring of her recital paid rich dividends.




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The sound of tomorrow

A three-day festival organised by Pracheen Kala Kendra in Chandigarh saw fine vocal and sitar recitals.




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Rhythm rendezvous

Chi Udaka brings together Indian classical dances and Japanese music at The Hindu November Fest.




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...Let the music begin

Expect a blend of classical, folk, pop, rock and Bollywood at The Hindu November Fest’s 12th edition.




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Looking beyond the summit

Sudha Ragunathan talks about reliving the M.S. magic during her recent concert tour of America and performing at the UN. Geetha Venkataramanan listens in.




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Inspiring notes

Son of a daily wage labourer, Umashankar pursues his passion for Carnatic music by teaching school students.




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The sound of success

Tabla artist Pt. Subhankar Banerjee talks about what spurs his rhythm journey.




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In his distinctive style

Sanjay Subrahmanyan held audience attention with rarely heard compositions at the Bani festival, writesP.S. Krishnamurti.




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Custodians of heritage

The performances at Delhi Classical Music Festival and Uttaradhikar festival by Raza Foundation reaffirmed our belief in the efficacy of guru-shishya parampara.




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The voice that binds

In a conversation with Meena Banerjee, Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam talks about the meeting ground between Carnatic and Hindustani music, and the importance of audience.




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A mixed fare

Muthuswami Dikshitar Day celebrations in New Delhi witnessed a vocal recital and workshop by Geetha Raja.




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Vibrant vocal concerts

Impressive vocal concerts and a writers meet in memory of Kovvali, marked last week’s cultural events in the city.




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Showcase of talent

Nrithya Priya celebrated its 26th annual day.




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Dance from within

Performances by Kathak prodigy Protyasha and Manipuri by Sudip Ghosh impressed, writes Gudipoodi Srihari.




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Sparkling flow of ‘ravas’

Bhamidipati Kanaka Durga Prasad and Veenadhari enthralled audience with a judicious blend of sangeetha and sahithya bhava.




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Symphony of Ghazals

Rasika Shekhar, Talat Aziz, Deepak Pandit and Pankaj Udhas served a veritable feast for ghazal lovers at The Sound of Silence concert.




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Thyagaraja Jayanthi celebrated

The brief concert of Sriram Parasuram and Anuradha Parasuram was an excellent show of musical depth and command over aesthetics.




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More than a Connection

Donn Bhat and his band Passenger Revelator known for mixing electronic, pop, rock and more, perform at the Humming Tree today in the city




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A bit of rhythm, a bit of soul

Brazilian guitarist Ahmed El-Salamouny on how his life revolves around music




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Sing your song

Babu Edakochi has compiled the lyrics of hundreds of Malayalam songs for mobile users




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Bridging two genres of music

Sudha Ranjith hopes to make a mark as a classical singer and also keep singing for films.




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An equal music

Resonanz String Quartet enthralled music buffs in the capital city with a brief but melodic concert.




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Brilliance of nadaswaram

A nadaswaram concert by ‘Bejawada Brothers’ enthralled the audience.




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Thrilling Nama Sankeertana

Sayi Bhajana Mandali’s performance left audience mesmerised with their devotional fervour.




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Robust voice and traditional style

Sastri’s sonorous voice carried manodharmam aspects of raga, neraval and swara kalpana well.




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Lakshmi’s endearing expertise

VJ Lakshmi’s nuanced presentation was rich in manodharma aspects.




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An interesting line-up of kritis

Padma Sugavanam’s information on songs lent an edge.




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Showcasing young talents

Amruthadhwani Isai Vizha provides a platform for up-and-coming artists.




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Rhythm of celebration

Thudumbu and Thudumbattam are played at temple festivals in and around Coimbatore.




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‘Music is about finding who you are’

Noted sitar exponent Purbayan Chatterjee talks about his inspirations and experiments.




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A memorable debut

Vocalist Pattabhirama Pandit’s erudite rendition of compositions in different ragas reflected the talent of this promising youngster.




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A melange of genres

Rang-Sangam brought different forms of dance and music on one stage.




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‘India is a great discovery’

Acclaimed violinist Elmira Darvarova cherishes her visits to India and speaks of her encounters with Indian classical music.




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A band with the right mix

Indian Ocean on surviving two decades and rising above their lows




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When the ustads meet

The scions of hoary legacies, Ustad Rashid Khan and Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, will perform at the opening concert of The Hindu November Fest on November 17




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Big on music

Eric Martin, frontman of American rock band Mr. Big, who was in the city recently, tells DEEPA ALEXANDER how he found music and how India found him




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Brewing a new sound

Listen to Masala Coffee blend musical genres at The Hindu November Fest




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Striking a Western classical chord

The Trivandrum Centre for Performing Arts opens on a high note with a Western classical music programme in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday




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Music, movement and magic

What does Chi Udaka bring to The Hindu November Fest? Here’s what show co-creators Ian Cleworth and Anandavalli and Shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee say




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No break for the ‘Breakup Song’ singer

Jonita Gandhi has a lot on her plate, from recording for movies to performing live gigs, but she looks forward to a time when she can write her own music




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Gently flow the notes

It’s Ustad Bismillah Khan’s birth centenary, and the shehnai is back in focus. The author talks about how the instrument has been an integral part of film music in the South




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Classical notes

Up-and-coming musicians regaled the audience with different forms of classical music at the National music festival in Palakkad.




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Masterly violin

Chandrasekharan and Bharathi’s concert was a connoisseur’s treat.




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Dikshitar on strings

Veena artiste Padmavathi presented a scholarly rendition of Dikshitar’s compositions.




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Sisters take the stage

Akriti, Sukriti and Prakriti will perform on November 20 at The Hindu November Fest




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Musical tribute to a maestro

The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival featured artists from across the country.




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Playing the mridangam for Bharatanatyam

Vidwan Nellai D. Kannan details the techniques needed to accompany a dance performance