Tabla wizard ustad Zakir Hussain (9 March 1951–15 December 2024) left for his eternal journey at a time when he was supposed to be in Kolkata as a much awaited participant in the Swara Samrat Music Festival. The world of art lovers, film lovers, even tea lovers, is shell shocked by this sudden bolt from the blue.
In a remarkable achievement for Indian music on the global stage, renowned tabla player and music composer Abhirup Roy has been honoured with the prestigious Global Music Award in California, USA. Roy secured victories in both the "Best Original Score" and "Best Composer" categories for his evocative album, "The Other Half."
Finally, the duet between Hindustani and Carnatic music (a popular trend here now) brought Santoor virtuoso Tarun Bhattacharya and celebrated violinist Mysore Manjunath together on stage.
Renowned sarod maestro Prattyush Banerjee, an advisor with SRA, played Chhayanat. The evocative meends and andolans gave a softer look to the raga at a slower than usual pace.
Pulkit Samrat showcases a hidden talent, surprising girlfriend Kriti Kharbanda with a mesmerizing tabla serenade. Fans and Kriti alike are left in awe of the actor's unexpected musical flair.
Since its inception on 30 October 1984, 'Nritya Malancha' has been organising the annual programme every year, replete with the rich cultural heritage of classical dance and music of all generations.
Dhwani, under the melodious stewardship of Deepsankar Bhattacharjee, organised Triveni, a difficult endeavour and a unique idea that brought brilliant…
Music is all about rhythmic collaboration, and no music — even fusion — is bad if justice is done to…
Music is all about rhythmic collaboration, and no music — even fusion — is bad if justice is done to…
