Mirra Kannan | Photo Credit: Special arrangement An old acoustic piano, according to Mirra Kannan, is a time capsule. Beneath its dusty lid and in between its keys, one can find “little treasures” that will offer insights into its past. “These may be old newspapers, a coin or signs of restoration of its previous technicians,” […]
Rekha Bhardwaj believes such initiatives help preserve and expand the Sufi legacy The core of Sufi way of life is the relationship one has with the divine. It rejects rigid doctrines, and experiences faith through music, poetry and reflection, making it one of the most inclusive and universal expressions of spirituality. The recently concluded Sufi […]
Paresh Pahuja’s musical journey began at three — not with an instrument, but with a train. While recounting his first train ride to his grandmother, he did not just tell the story; he performed it, turning the clatter of wheels and rhythm of tracks into his first composition. Even before learning words, he expressed experiences […]
The ensemble during a performance | Photo Credit: Puneet Patel The music of the Chaar Yaar Ensemble demonstrates how difference need not be a big deal. It’s not just the religious identities of the band members that often finds mention. Nor that they sing medleys blending Kabir with the Beatles, or Bertolt Brecht with Bulleh […]
Sakshi Roy is trained in both music and dance The Koch Bihar (now Cooch Behar) kingdom, once a dominant power in the 16th Century, gradually lost its autonomy under British rule and later merged with India in 1949 as a district of West Bengal, despite opposition from its people. A historically tribal society, the people […]
Hindustani vocalist Rujuta Lad accompanied on the harmonium by Vinay Mishra and on the tabla by Saptak Sharma performed for Raza Foundation’s ‘Aarambh’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In recent times, there has been a surge in young talent, but not all of them are able to make it to the performance stage despite rigorous […]
Travis Scott announces dates for his Circus Maximus World Tour in Asia | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @travisscott Global rap superstar Travis Scott is officially bringing his Circus Maximus World Tour to India, marking his highly anticipated debut in the country. The Houston-born rapper will perform at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 18, 2025, […]
Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with a career bruised, marriage dissected and reputation in a free fall. But instead of retreating, he turned inward for self-reflection. In the process, Smith rediscovered a long-neglected creative outlet in music, using the mic as a vessel to voice his […]
A.R. Rahman. File. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram A.R. Rahman took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce dates for the North America leg of ‘The Wonderment Tour’. The Oscar-winning composer seems to have resumed his work following the health scare he faced that saw him getting admitted to a hospital. On the work front, last […]
