FILE PHOTO: Angie Stone performs during a free tribute concert to the late Aretha Franklin at Chene Park in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 30, 2018. | Photo Credit: LEAH MILLIS Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song âWish I Didn’t Miss You,â…
Sarangi exponent Murad Ali, who belongs to the Moradabad gharana The sarangi is North Indiaâs premier accompanying instrument for vocalists, as it most closely resembles the human voice. Its antiquity dates back centuries â in its current shape and size, the instrument is approximately 250 to 300 years old. The original gut strings were replaced…
In a career spanning over a decade, Raja Kumari has constantly tried to redefine boundaries, blending classical Indian sounds with modern hip-hop and electronica. She has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian and international music including AR Rahman, Anirudh, and Gwen Stefani. Her latest album, Kashi to Kailash, released on February 21,…
The Evening Club entrance | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story of The Evening Club is a tale of family, friends and a deep love for music. Located in Indiaâs Rock Capital, Shillong, the bar is dedicated to live music, poetry and the arts. Managed by Jeffrey Lalloo, The Evening Club was curated for musicians,…
Sangborti Das at the 2025 edition of India Habitat Centreâs morning raga series. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ten years ago, the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi tied up with ITC SRA Kolkata to host the Morning Raga series. The aim was to arrange classical music concerts in the open, in the morning. Over…
Abhijnanasakuntalam was a blend of dance and music. | Photo Credit: Sant`s Fotos Recreating an ancient Sanskrit play for a contemporary audience is no mean task. During a brief post-performance chat, Muralidharan shared, âIt involved a lot of research and took almost a year to choreograph the music and dance. As for roping in the…
Nick Carter at Bengaluruâs ZLB23 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Coming in from a Backstreet Boys concert in Saudi Arabia, Nick Carter walks into ZLB23 at the Leela Palace just as the house band is playing a jazzy rendition of Everybody (Backstreetâs Back). âIâve never heard our music played that way before, but it was…
The 12th edition of metal festival Bangalore Open Air (BOA) held on February 8 this year, was arguably not just about metal offering something for lovers of heavy music, but also in their own capacity. That is often the true mark of a festivalâs growth. There is something to be said about choosing between staying…
Provocation as Praise and Prayer: Sriram V. accompanied by Ashwath Narayanan, at The Hindu Lit For Life 2025, in Chennai. | Photo Credit: Ravindran_R Devotion, in its most unrestrained form, can be as audacious as it is heartfelt. Historian V. Sriram and Carnatic singer Ashwath Narayanan took us through the fearless expressions of Ninda Stuti,…
When the Bluebirds take the stage for âThe Piano Manâ and âThe Guitar Manâ at Bay 146 on Valentineâs Day, they will do more than play music. They will revive an era when love ballads and rock anthems shaped romance and relationships. The Chennai-based band, with roots stretching back to 1969, is set to perform…
