Indie music scene is like an open playground: Joy Sengupta
Jun 11, 2024Working with AR Rahman would be a dream and I would love to collaborate with fingerstyle artistes abroad, my idol is Tommy Emmanuel. John Mayer was one of the biggest influences in my life and someone I would absolutely love to collaborate with, says Joy Sengupta.
Gurbani spreads the message of sacrifice, brotherhood and love: Alankar Singh
Jun 7, 2024I’m a music professor and I think when children are directly connected with their gurus, it certainly changes their lives, says Alankar Singh.
Listen to it, learn it and live it: Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan on classical music
Jun 7, 2024The 65-year-old musician comes from a long line of legendary sitar players, being the seventh generation of the Etawah gharana.
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Jun 5, 2024Sanjeev, a violinist who learned music under the tutelage of violin virtuoso A Kanyakumari, says, “Music has the power to evoke emotions in the audience and enhance the impact of visual elements.”
Through Baul music, I explored my inner world: Parvathy Baul
Jun 5, 2024Baul has brought me more understanding and inner realisation and vairagya (Sanskrit word for detachment), says Parvathy Baul.
I am so glad that I belong to the world of music: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Jun 5, 2024I admire the Western music system, as they read and write music. I can't do that, so I admire them and listen to them in my free time, says Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Puppetry is part of our country’s tradition and story: Sudip Gupta
May 30, 2024The Kolkata-based artiste, who recently performed in the city at SPIC MACAY’s cultural convention with his troupe, says, "Contrary to popular perception, puppetry isn’t a dying art form."
As folk singers, we spread our wings and sing like a free bird: Kaluram Bamaniya
May 29, 2024Folk music is an art form that connects you to your soul and the earth. I follow and listen to all the folk artistes across the country, says Kaluram Bamaniya.
May 27, 2024I have performed in Chennai many times in many of the sabhas. I have been coming down south to perform for about 20 years now, says flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,
Museums have the means to ground you while educating you: Haricharan
May 23, 2024Museums like Thol Isai Kalanjiyam are very inspiring and make for a fascinating experience for a musician, says singer Haricharan.
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