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Singer, musician Pandit Sanjay Marathe passes away

Noted classical singer and harmonium artist Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe died at a hospital in Maharashtra's Thane city, his family said on Monday. Pandit Sanjay Marathe leaves behind a legacy rooted in Indian classical music and theatre. In collaboration with his younger brother Mukund Marathe, Pandit Sanjay Marathe revived and staged the famous Marathi musical play 'Sangeet Mandarmala' as part …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Veteran classical singer Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe, 68, dies of heart attack

India Today

Veteran classical singer and harmonium artist, Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe, died at a hospital in Thane, Maharashtra, his family announced on Monday. Pandit Sanjay Marathe was the eldest son of the legendary musician Pandit Ram Marathe. In collaboration with his younger brother Mukund Marathe, Pandit Sanjay Marathe revived and staged the famous Marathi musical play 'Sangeet Mandarmala' as part of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Exclusive: Mohit Chauhan says 'music labels prioritise trends over melody'

India Today

Mohit Chauhan completes 25 remarkable years in the music industry. Best known for his iconic tracks like Tum Se Hi, Tum Ho, Ishq Mitaye, Chauhan’s illustrious career spans from his Silk Route days to becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated playback singers. "I’ve done a lot of film songs, but now I’m revisiting my beginnings -- independent music," he shared. …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Folklore method makes social studies interesting

New Indian Express

VIZIANAGARAM: Bonthalakoti Sankara Rao, a school assistant at Zilla Parishad High School in Gurlatammaraju Peta of Mentada mandal in Vizianagaram district, has revolutionising the way Social Studies is taught by incorporating folklore and music into his lessons to make them interesting. With over 24 years of teaching experience, Sankara Rao has successfully transformed traditional classroom learning into an engaging and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty and Purbayan Chatterjee present the nuances of Hindustani music

The Hindu

Purbayan Chatterjee showcased the melodic potential of the sitar to its fullest, offering an aesthetic experience for connoisseurs of music. Purbayan left the audience awe-struck with the popular chota khayal bandish ‘Payaliya jhankar mori’ in Purya Dhanashree. In a rare gesture of a guru acknowledging his inspirational debt to his sishya, Purbayan rendered a captivating ‘dhun’ from the Benaras region …

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3 weeks ago

Confluence of maestros

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: “Even after 65 years of learning, I can say that three lifetimes wouldn’t be enough to master Indian classical music. What we learn is just the surface of an endless ocean,” shared Padma Bhushan Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, reflecting on the vastness of Indian Classical Music, speaking to CE during the Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music …

1 month ago

'Shawnu Nigam': Shawn Mendes playing the harmonium has the internet on an endless pun run

Hindustan Times

The internet is forever and the famy singer Shawn Mendes is experiencing, courtesy of a resurfaced clip of his, is among the latest specimens of this. Now regardless of if Shawn's tryst with the harmonium impressed you or left you confused, what will have you in splits is the internet using this as an opportunity to go on an endless …

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1 month ago

Shawn Mendes plays the Indian harmonium on stage, fans call him 'Ustaad Shawn Ali Khan'. Watch

Hindustan Times

Shawn Mendes is known for his versatility, and a new video of the singer proves it further. Fans came up with their own theories as to why Shawn Mendes played the harmonium. Fans react to Shawn's video A fan said, "The harmonium was originally a French instrument, but sure go off desi king." "Shawn Mendes kirtan tour coming soon," said …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ram Narayan and the sarangi’s many moods

Hindustan Times

India lost one of its last sarangi giants with the passing of Pandit Ram Narayan at the age of 96. Ram Narayan often used to recollect how giants like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Ustad Amir Khan had to give up playing the instrument to pursue the greener pastures of vocal music. Vintage recordings of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan …

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IFFI 2024: A Celebration of Cinematic Icons Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohammed Rafi and Tapan Sinha

ABP News

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will pay tribute to iconic actors Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohammed Rafi and Tapan Sinha with a special ceremony. The festival will feature restored versions of their classic films, along with a variety of events and activities to celebrate their contributions to Indian cinema.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Legacy of Indian Cinema Icons: A Journey Through Time and Talent

Deccan Chronicle

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will pay tribute to the legendary careers of four cinematic icons: Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Mohammed Rafi. The festival will showcase their timeless classics through restored versions, special performances, and interactive events, providing audiences with an enriched experience of their contributions to the world of cinema.

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2 months ago

Three Iconic Bollywood Actors Perform Song Together in Old Theatre Video Going Viral

India TV News

A viral video featuring the actors Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra and Rituraj Singh has gone viral on social media. The song they perform, 'Baat hai us rangili duniya ki jab main 17 baras ki thi...', is a nostalgic song from an old theatre play. The video has garnered attention for its lyrics and the nostalgic appeal it evokes. The stars, …

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2 months ago

Kunjamma's Melodies: A Legacy That Endures Through the Decades

New Indian Express

Kunjamma Chacko, at 107, continues to be a source of inspiration and solace for the people of Kollam. Her soulful melodies and the hum of her harmonium have sustained her for nearly a century, captivating audiences at various functions and events. Despite her age and health challenges, she remains a beloved figure in the local community, her voice a testament …

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4 months ago

A peek at the gendered politics of Gaanewali’s ghazals

The Hindu

By Gaurika Mehrotra O Gaanewali, a music group from Mumbai, recently performed at the Bangalore International Centre. As producer and vocalist Avanti Patel’s voice rang through the air, delivering her very first line of the evening, Kale baadal gher hai, the audience was transported to the age of gaanewalis and nachnewaalis — the tawaifs of India. Jhadav explained his laggi …

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7 months ago

Kerala’s growing fondness for ghazals

The Hindu

When you utter the word ‘ghazal’, what comes to mind are the timeless verses of Mirza Ghalib and the haunting voices of Mehdi Hasan, Farida Khanum, Ghulam Ali, and Jagjit Singh. Known for his unique style of singing, he not only introduced ghazal to music-lovers in Kerala but also began writing ghazals in Malayalam. But Umbayee’s decision to compose ghazals …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

I can't express what this means to me: DJ Roop, only Indian to play at Tomorrowland Belgium 2024

Hindustan Times

Kaushik Das AKA DJ Roop wears many hats - computer science engineer by day, student by evening and DJ by night. Kaushik Das Das will be the first person from East India to perform at this multi-day international electronic music festival. Having opened for DJ Martin Garixx when he played in the City of Joy, and seen DJs wave their …

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10 months ago

A poignant homage to Sharada K Reddy

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: As the first light of the dawn kissed the sky, soulful melodies began to weave its way through it, creating a serene environment at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad. Featuring the legendary Padmasri Pandit Venkatesh Kumar, the event ‘Morning Ragas’ organised by Tatvaa Arts in collaboration with JNAFAU united music enthusiasts from far and wide, offering …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Shankar Mahadevan: Singing at Ram Mandir has been my most cherished experience

Hindustan Times

Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan performed during the Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony on Monday. “Singing at a historic place like the Ram Mandir, which is full of spirituality, has been my most cherished experience,” Mahadevan says, adding, “I sang a shloka and Tulsidas’ Shri Ram Chandra Kripalu Bhajman. I ended my set with a Ram Dhun that I recorded last …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shawn Mendes says in 'moments of extreme anxiety' he sings 'whatever comes out' which helps ease his 'pain' as he addresses his mental health

Daily Mail

Shawn Mendes shared a new anxiety coping strategy in a post made to social media on Tuesday. I found that in moments of extreme anxiety or fear if I sat down with my harmonium and allowed myself with full trust to sing whatever came out it would often ease the pain.' Shawn Mendes shared a new anxiety coping strategy in …

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1 year ago

Harmonium, novel based on life of M.S. Baburaj, released

The Hindu

Fictional biography is not a well-explored genre in Malayalam literature. Writer Subhash Chandran, who released the book, pointed out, citing lines from the novel, how music and ‘Babukka’ were ingrained in every fibre of Kozhikode. There was music in the soil of the graveyard where I am buried.” Mr. Subhash Chandran explained how Baburaj had used intricate notes in his …

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1 year, 3 months ago

BJP launches indefinite protest seeking permission for Ganesh festivities at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi

The Hindu

The issue of installation of Ganesh idol at the Idgah Maidan in Hubballi turned into a contentious issue this year with the Municipal Corporation yet to take a decision and the BJP leaders launching an indefinite agitation on Thursday seeking permission to hold public celebrations of the festival at the venue like last year. Earlier in the day, Member of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Pt Yogesh Samsi, vocalist Aditya Sharma’s concert leaves tricity enthralled

Hindustan Times

Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, Panchkula organised a grand classical music concert at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary doyen of classical music, Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar. Internationally acclaimed tablaist Pt Yogesh Samsi performing in Chandigarh on Friday evening Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatreya was the chief guest. Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Aditya Sharma Renowned Hindustani classical …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa O'Neill: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

Lisa O'Neill: Tiny Desk Concert Drones abound, and a pensive atmosphere filled the office when Lisa O'Neill and her bandmates began one of my favorite songs of 2023, "Old Note." Then the Irish singer's plaintive voice tells a tale she describes as "orality" and "how we communicated before we started writing stuff down. Some aim for party music, with uplifting …

2 years ago

AR Rahman Shares Video of Jam Session With Lal Salaam Director Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth

News 18

AR Rahman was roped in earlier this month as the music director for the upcoming film Lal Salaam directed by superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth. AR Rahman captioned the video, “Jamming with the most promising female Director Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth for Lal Salaam in Mumbai.” From the look of the video, we can assume that the two are currently working on …

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Singer, musician Pandit Sanjay Marathe passes away

Veteran classical singer Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe, 68, dies of heart attack

Exclusive: Mohit Chauhan says 'music labels prioritise trends over melody'

Folklore method makes social studies interesting

Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty and Purbayan Chatterjee present the nuances of Hindustani music

Confluence of maestros

'Shawnu Nigam': Shawn Mendes playing the harmonium has the internet on an endless pun run

Shawn Mendes plays the Indian harmonium on stage, fans call him 'Ustaad Shawn Ali Khan'. Watch

Ram Narayan and the sarangi’s many moods

IFFI 2024: A Celebration of Cinematic Icons Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohammed Rafi and Tapan Sinha

Celebrating the Legacy of Indian Cinema Icons: A Journey Through Time and Talent

Three Iconic Bollywood Actors Perform Song Together in Old Theatre Video Going Viral

Kunjamma's Melodies: A Legacy That Endures Through the Decades

A peek at the gendered politics of Gaanewali’s ghazals

Kerala’s growing fondness for ghazals

I can't express what this means to me: DJ Roop, only Indian to play at Tomorrowland Belgium 2024

A poignant homage to Sharada K Reddy

Shankar Mahadevan: Singing at Ram Mandir has been my most cherished experience

Shawn Mendes says in 'moments of extreme anxiety' he sings 'whatever comes out' which helps ease his 'pain' as he addresses his mental health

Harmonium, novel based on life of M.S. Baburaj, released

BJP launches indefinite protest seeking permission for Ganesh festivities at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi

Pt Yogesh Samsi, vocalist Aditya Sharma’s concert leaves tricity enthralled

Lisa O'Neill: Tiny Desk Concert

AR Rahman Shares Video of Jam Session With Lal Salaam Director Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth