classical music
Mesmerised by an officer & musician trained in Hindustani classical
Born in Barnala (Punjab) to Sangeeta Mittal and Jagdish Kumar, both classical music lovers.
A videsi’s love for desi
Following an impulse, Nash left his friends and family behind to pursue his dream of becoming a student of Indian classical music.
Overnight classical music concerts come to Jaipur and Delhi
Amazingly, both sessions are starting with eminent Carnatic artists from the same illustrious family.
Preserving for posterity
The Dhrupad festival is all set to shine the spotlight on one of the oldest vocal styles in Hindustani classical music.
Zitar maestro with real zeal
Niladri Kumar was only six when he gave his first public performance.
‘Every school should have compulsory classical music’
Dr N. Rajam, Padma Bhushan and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellow rightly regarded as the face of the violin in North India, is charming, but reticent.
Taking the legacy forward
A few years ago, there was not much literature available on this gharana, which is one of the reasons for its low popularity.
Rhythm on range
Musician Satyasheel Deshpande attempts to unravel the diverse aesthetical ideologies of gharanas through the rich repertoire of their bandishes.
The power of music
His therapy is largely based on Ayurveda and certain traditions of Indian classical music, which are aided by applied sciences and medicine.
From sporting pitches to musical paddy fields
This year's festivals once again appear to be experiences of a lifetime, though not necessarily only for the audience.