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5 days, 8 hours ago

Eager for what’s ‘Next,’ Xavi opens up about his rise to the top

LA Times

Red in the face and with sweat dripping from his brow, an excited middle schooler triumphantly holds a backpack over his head as he emerges from a frenzied crowd looking to get something — phone cases, uniform polos, acoustic guitars and even bags of Takis — autographed by one of música Mexicana‘s biggest stars. On a late November afternoon, singer-songwriter …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Abhishek Raghuram handled a weighty repertoire with elan

The Hindu

The word passion doesn’t seem enough to describe Abhishek Raghuram’s relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Abhishek began with a virutham ‘Naanadhedhu neeyadhedhu’ extolling Rama nama in Sahana as a prelude to the varnam ‘Karunimpa’ by Tiruvotriyur Tyagayyar. Tyagaraja’s ‘Endundi vedalithivo’ in Misra Chapu and the swara passages at the pallavi opening provided the full spectrum of the raga. Abhishek’s Varali …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘I was envious...’: Shyam Benegal’s relationship with cousin, Guru Dutt

The Hindu

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away at 90 on Monday, shared a complex, fascinating relationship with his second cousin Guru Dutt, hailed as one of the greatest filmmakers of India. Dutt’s maternal grandmother and Shyam’s paternal grandmother were sisters, making the two directors second cousins. In a YouTube interview with Samdish, Benegal said he was “envious of” Dutt’s success. …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war

Al Jazeera

The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas are nowhere to be found. Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank that Christians believe is the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marks another solemn Christmas under the shadow of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. “And these days, we are also sending our …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vinod Kapri's 'Pyre' wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film "Pyre" has bagged the Audience Award at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Vinod Kapri's 'Pyre' wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival The Uttarakhand-set film, billed as a melancholic ballad of an undying love in a dying land, was the only Indian entry in the Official …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Millennials and Gen Z Swear by Sally Rooney

The Hindu

Published : Nov 22, 2024 17:31 IST - 8 MINS READ In one of the early chapters of Sally Rooney’s new novel, Intermezzo, the protagonist, Ivan, a 22-year-old chess player, invites Margaret, a 36-year-old programme director at the arts centre hosting an amateur chess tournament-cum-workshop, to the house where he has been put up by the organisers. As Margaret weighs …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Folk, spoken word, jazz: Give the old mix a shuffle, says Sanjoy Narayan

Hindustan Times

Seven albums that might mark the beginning of a new obsession. Many Indian listeners may be familiar with the Saudi Arabia-born, Pakistani-American singer-composer Arooj Aftab, who is known to move effortlessly and quite uniquely between jazz, folk, Hindustani and Western classical music. In the title track of this new album, for instance, the 30-something Erhard sings about her life after …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Of Us review: Imagined... Lennon and McCartney's melancholic last meeting, writes PATRICK MARMION

Daily Mail

Two Of Us Verdict: Beatle juice Rating: Change is afoot at Watford's Palace Theatre thanks to their grandly titled new CEO and Director of Programming Steve Marmion. But first, this other Marmion is going back to his Merseyside roots with Two Of Us: the tale of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's last meeting in New York in 1976. Barry Sloane …

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4 months ago

‘Firefly’ teaser: Niveditha Shivarajkumar’s maiden production introduces the quirky, melancholic world of Vicky

The Hindu

The makers of Firefly have released the film’s teaser. Produced by Niveditha Shivarajkumar, daughter of Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, the film is written and directed by Vamshi, who also plays the lead in the movie. The quirky teaser shows the world of the lead character Vicky, who identifies himself as an “award-winning Maths teacher.” The video shows Vicky grappling with his …

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4 months ago

‘Strange Darling’ review: Willa Fitzgerald’s electrifying run elevates this subversive shocker

The Hindu

In Strange Darling, writer-director JT Mollner seems determined to take viewers down a twisted rabbit hole of subversion, tapping into both the psychosexual intensity of Hitchcock and the fever-dream aesthetics of David Lynch, all while standing firmly in the tradition of grindhouse horror. Willa Fitzgerald’s mysterious protagonist, dubbed “The Lady”, flees in slow-motion, her bloodied body bathed in the melancholic …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Their job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “She wasn’t the kind of doctor who would …

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5 months ago

Singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo fuses alternative and regional Mexican music on new album, ‘Mirada’

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — In singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo’s world, regional Mexican music can have pop, ballads and also a bit of melancholic lyrics. The curiosity to make music began in childhood, when his family got together every weekend and listened to songs by artists like the Mexican band Los Bukis and romantic songs such as Emmanuel’s “Quiero Dormir Cansado,” which he …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cigarettes After Sex Bring X’s Tour to India Across 3 Cities; All Details Inside

News 18

Fans of ethereal, atmospheric dream pop are in for a treat as the globally celebrated band Cigarettes After Sex today announced the India leg of their monumental X’s World Tour, on the back of their new album launch X’s. General On-Sale of tickets for Cigarettes After Sex’s X’s World Tour – India will go live starting July 19th at 12 …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Françoise Hardy, renowned French singer-songwriter, has died at 80

NPR

Françoise Hardy, renowned French singer-songwriter, has died at 80 toggle caption Mondadori Portfolio/Mondadori via Getty Images/Mondadori Portfolio Editorial Françoise Hardy, a renowned French singer-songwriter, actress and model, has died at age 80, according to reports. The French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, wrote a personal tribute on social media Wednesday: “French icon, singular voice with a fierce tranquility, Françoise Hardy rocked …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Jump scares? That’s yesterday’s stale gore. Two new horror films break the rules

LA Times

A masked murderer trudges through the woods, Jason Voorhees-like, but instead of springing out at us like a surprise, we permanently stay by his side, a companion to his lonely blood-soaked quest for vengeance. The other one, “Handling the Undead” by Norwegian director Thea Hvistendahl, is a sorrowful, moody twist on the zombie film starring Renate Reinsve and Anders Danielsen …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Israelis mark a subdued Independence Day under the shadow of war in Gaza

Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel — The grills were fired up, the blankets were spread across the grass, the smoke was pungent from sizzling slabs of meat. Some 1,200 people were killed in Israel during Hamas’ cross-border raid on Oct. 7, when thousands of militants rampaged across southern Israeli military bases and small communities next to the Gaza border. I spent four …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce enjoy secret Sin City night with Mahomes couple; Why the 'Sad' vibes?

Hindustan Times

Pop sensation Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying a Sin City hangout with NFL star Travis Kelce and close pals the Mahomes. Taylor Swift enjoys night out in Vegas with NFL star Travis Kelce and friends before upcoming tour leg Taylor Swift, Kelce party in Las Vegas with Mahomes While no photos or videos have yet been released, TMZ reports that …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian food to books, what Navalny's letters say about his last days in prison

Firstpost

The Kremlin critic sent hundreds of handwritten letters to his friends and supporters. People could also write to him via a website that charged 40 cents a page and receive scans of his responses People attend a protest and vigil following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, in Kappara. Reuters Alexei Navalny’s final months in prison were melancholic …

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11 months, 1 week ago

'Tere Hawale', 'Kabira': Internet Grooves to Songs Where Lyricists Ruled Their 'Pen Game'

News 18

Songs, the ultimate solace for almost everyone, serve as a musical refuge where melodies perfectly mirror our moods and offer solace. In an industry where music reigns supreme, especially when we look beyond the current era, Desis have been blessed with numerous tracks that compel us to salute lyricists for their unparalleled “pen game.” This phenomenon has set the internet …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Music Review: Taemin is back with another sultry K-pop EP, his fourth mini album ‘Guilty’

Associated Press

The prince of sultry K-pop is back! The gothic, fall season is here and the prolific Taemin returns with some appropriately atmospheric music on a new EP titled “Guilty.” It is his first release since completing his mandatory military enlistment in the South Korean army in April 2023. “Guilty” marks his fourth mini album — and proves that it only …

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1 year, 3 months ago

A windfall of ‘Sad Dad’ music from The National

Live Mint

In September, The National thrilled their fans by releasing a brand new album, Laugh Track. In reality, the album is a companion to the band’s previous one, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, and the songs on both were written around the same time. That’s probably why The National’s music, despite their large swathe of fans amongst young women, is often …

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1 year, 5 months ago

'Barbie' movie: "I'm Just Ken" lyrics, dance moves explained

LA Times

Warning: The following contains spoilers for “Barbie.” “Barbie’s” entire narrative builds, of all things, to a musical number. So whether you loved it and want to know more about it, or you didn’t understand what was going on at all, The Times is here with #kenough guidance to make sense of “I’m Just Ken.” The Mojo Dojo Casa House In …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Taliban exploiting remains of destroyed ’Buddhas of Bamiyan’ for money

Live Mint

The Taliban, who once destroyed the historically and culturally significant 'Buddhas of Bamiyan,' are now seeking to profit from the empty niches in a desperate attempt to obtain cash. As reported by ANI, Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist of religions and author, shared in his article on Bitter Winter how he refrained from visiting Afghanistan, despite being a keen traveller, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Taliban plans to make money out of 6th-century Buddha statues it destroyed in Afghanistan

Hindustan Times

Taliban which itself destroyed the historically and culturally significant ‘Buddhas of Bamiyan’, now want to make money from the empty niches as it is desperately in need of cash. Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist of religions and author, wrote in his piece in Bitter Winter, how despite being an avid traveller he ended up rejecting the proposal to visit Afghanistan …

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Eager for what’s ‘Next,’ Xavi opens up about his rise to the top

Abhishek Raghuram handled a weighty repertoire with elan

‘I was envious...’: Shyam Benegal’s relationship with cousin, Guru Dutt

Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war

Vinod Kapri's 'Pyre' wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Why Millennials and Gen Z Swear by Sally Rooney

Folk, spoken word, jazz: Give the old mix a shuffle, says Sanjoy Narayan

Two Of Us review: Imagined... Lennon and McCartney's melancholic last meeting, writes PATRICK MARMION

‘Firefly’ teaser: Niveditha Shivarajkumar’s maiden production introduces the quirky, melancholic world of Vicky

‘Strange Darling’ review: Willa Fitzgerald’s electrifying run elevates this subversive shocker

Their job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash

Singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo fuses alternative and regional Mexican music on new album, ‘Mirada’

Cigarettes After Sex Bring X’s Tour to India Across 3 Cities; All Details Inside

Françoise Hardy, renowned French singer-songwriter, has died at 80

Jump scares? That’s yesterday’s stale gore. Two new horror films break the rules

Israelis mark a subdued Independence Day under the shadow of war in Gaza

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce enjoy secret Sin City night with Mahomes couple; Why the 'Sad' vibes?

Indian food to books, what Navalny's letters say about his last days in prison

'Tere Hawale', 'Kabira': Internet Grooves to Songs Where Lyricists Ruled Their 'Pen Game'

Music Review: Taemin is back with another sultry K-pop EP, his fourth mini album ‘Guilty’

A windfall of ‘Sad Dad’ music from The National

'Barbie' movie: "I'm Just Ken" lyrics, dance moves explained

Taliban exploiting remains of destroyed ’Buddhas of Bamiyan’ for money

Taliban plans to make money out of 6th-century Buddha statues it destroyed in Afghanistan