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Norah Jones to Ibeyi: A Look at Anoushka Shankar's Collaborations with Female Artists

Anoushka Shankar has firmly established herself as one of the most dynamic composers and sitar virtuosos on the global stage. Previously, Norah also sang for Anoushka and Karsh Kale’s album “Breathing Under Water” on the song “Easy” and later sang again on Anoushka’s Grammy-nominated album “Love Letters, PS” on the joyous celebration of romantic love “Opening, Flowering, Drinking." Alev Lenz …

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1 week ago

The appeal of a tune and its ability to cross genres

The Hindu

The first lec-dem of Day 2, titled ‘Encapsulating a Raga: Varnamettu’, was presented by Sangita Kala Acharya Ritha Rajan. She illustrated how traditional folk tunes naturally evolved into art music, citing examples like ‘Villnai otta’ and ‘Valli Kannavan’, with recorded clips of renditions by V.V. She demonstrated its adaptability with examples from other genres, such as ‘Vatapi Ganapathim’ in Hamsadhwani, …

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1 week ago

Prithvi Harish painted an impressive potrait of Saveri

The Hindu

With a voice that easily travelled across ranges, Prithvi Harish’s 90-minute recital at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan for Kartik Fine Arts showcased his talent in designing and presenting a solid concert. From his opening Hindolam varnam ‘Mal maruga’ by Thanjavur Sankara Iyer to the closing Vallalar Ramalinga Adigalar’s ‘Vaarum vaarum’ in Ragamalika, Prithvi took care to ensure every piece he presented …

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2 weeks, 4 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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1 month ago

Beyonce reveals she is going to perform halftime show on Netflix's NFL Christmas Day game

Daily Mail

Beyoncé is set to to headline the halftime show for Netflix's Christmas Day game pitting the hometown Houston Texans against the Baltimore Ravens. Beyoncé is set to to headline the halftime show for Netflix's Christmas Day game pitting the hometown Houston Texans against the Baltimore Ravens Cowboy Carter is up for album and country album of the year, and Texas …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Linkin Park’s comeback album shows Emily Armstrong is less ‘stray cat’ and more roaring lion

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Like a “stray cat” who …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pet Shop Boys star Neil Tennant slams current popular music as 'narcissistic and processed' as he throws shade at Oasis and Taylor Swift and insists 1980s were 'the golden age of pop'

Daily Mail

The Pet Shop Boys' lead vocalist Neil Tennant has taken a swipe at today's biggest music artists, as he claim pop music has 'fizzled out' since the 'golden age' of the 1980s. However, speaking to The Mirror afterwards, Neil slammed today's artists, saying current pop music is 'narcissistic' and wasn't groundbreaking like it had been in the 80s. The Pet …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists

NPR

Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists toggle caption Dimitar Dilkoff/Getty Images A new music streaming app has entered the market. Nintendo: a melodic history Ben Kidd analyzes video game music on his YouTube channel, 8-bit Music Theory, with videos like "Why Animal Crossing Music Sounds Nostalgic" and "Why Does Mario Music Sound …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

2025 Grammy nominations: All the snubs and surprises

LA Times

This year’s Grammy field is dominated by queens of pop — Taylor, Beyoncé and Billie, and now Chappell and Sabrina too. Snub: Jack Antonoff’s producer streak lapses After winning yet another Grammy for producer, non-classical in February on the strength of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights,” Antonoff seemed a shoo-in for a nomination given that same artist’s massive follow-up, as well as …

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Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy nominations, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history

New Indian Express

NEW YORK: Welcome to Beyoncé country. “Cowboy Carter” is up for album and country album of the year, and “Texas Hold ’Em” is nominated for record, song and country song of the year. Lamar’s ubiquitous diss track released during his feud with Drake, “Not Like Us,” is nominated for record and song of the year, rap song, music video as …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Quincy Jones’s brilliance goes far beyond his work with Michael Jackson

The Independent

Bruce Springsteen parked up across the street and wandered through the crowds at the gate to the studio. And still they came: Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Lindsey Buckingham, every major star in American music bar Madonna and Prince – all drawn to A&M Recording Studios to tape the USA for Africa single “We Are the World” on the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Cure's first album in 16 years is romantic and melodic, says NPR critic

NPR

The Cure's first album in 16 years is romantic and melodic, says NPR critic The Cure, the English rock band that for decades has ruled over a dark and mysterious corner of music, has just released its first album in 16 years. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The Cure, the English rock band that for decades has ruled over a dark and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Gaza, a Voice of Hope and Resilience

CNN

The article explores the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian war on Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha and his family. Abu Toha, who fled Gaza with his family, shares his experiences of witnessing violence and the struggle to preserve his stories amidst the chaos and destruction. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a means of remembrance, calling on the international community …

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2 months ago

A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost

The Independent

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2 months ago

A Heartfelt Journey Through Love and Dreams: Raman's New Single 'Dekho Na' Captivates with Its Melodies and Story

News 18

Raman's new single, 'Dekho Na,' is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores the challenges of love and connection. The song blends Hindi and English lyrics and features a fresh sound that showcases Raman's evolving artistry. The video, inspired by Raman's personal experiences, is a visually stunning narrative that adds an extra layer of depth to the song. The song …

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2 months ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 18 : All Songs Considered

NPR

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 18 Enlarge this image toggle caption Rachel Deeb/Courtesy of the artist Rachel Deeb/Courtesy of the artist NPR Music's Ann Powers and Sheldon Pearce are your guides to this week's most compelling new musical offerings. Featured Albums • Joy Oladokun, Observations From a Crowded Room • CKay, EMOTIONS • Kelly Lee Owens, Dreamstate …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Kunqu Opera actress Shen Yili, one of the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY In its third edition, the festival, supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, runs until Oct 28, featuring 10 live performances at eight iconic historical buildings in Beijing, including the Drum and Bell Towers, the White …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Kunqu Opera actress Shen Yili, one of the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY In its third edition, the festival, supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, runs until Oct 28, featuring 10 live performances at eight iconic historical buildings in Beijing, including the Drum and Bell Towers, the White …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Linkin Park review, O2 Arena London: Chester Bennington would approve of this ferocious new era with Emily Armstrong

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The fact that you guys have been in our …

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3 months ago

OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert This Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, NPR Music celebrates artists from all corners of Latinidad with an 'El Tiny' takeover. Co-leaders Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne lead their five-piece band through the melodic and rhythmic celebration of their heritage with a sense of fun that can mask the intensity of the musicianship. From the opening chant …

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3 months ago

Memoir of a Snail: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

ABC

Genre: Classical Release Date: 11 October 2024 ABC Classic is proud to present the timeless and tender musical score to Academy Award-winning director Adam Elliot’s poignant, heartfelt and hilarious award-winning new Claymation feature film ‘Memoir of a Snail’, composed by the internationally renowned Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin. For this exquisite soundtrack, Kats-Chernin’s whimsical music brings to life the journey of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Katherine Potter: Eight Nocturnes

ABC

Genre: Classical Release Date: 13 September 2024 Night-time musings from composer and viola player Katherine Potter: this disc of nocturnes for viola and piano reflects on Potter’s relationships with her partner and her baby son, with herself, with the future and the past, and with the sheer beauty of a moonlit evening. The first nocturne, The View From Here, is …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Local legend Flynn Gurry joins the One Night Stand lineup!

ABC

Meet your local Unearthed competition winner! For the last few months we've been trying to find just the right artist to add to the One Night Stand lineup. The winner of triple j Unearthed's One Night Stand competition is. Beautiful folk pop with cascading melodies and homespun lyrics that cut to the heart, Flynn Gurry is primed to set this …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Reading Festival 2024 review, Saturday: Lana Del Rey and Fred Again battle sound clashes between stages

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Their flamboyant drama pop deserves – and owns – …

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Norah Jones to Ibeyi: A Look at Anoushka Shankar's Collaborations with Female Artists

The appeal of a tune and its ability to cross genres

Prithvi Harish painted an impressive potrait of Saveri

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

Beyonce reveals she is going to perform halftime show on Netflix's NFL Christmas Day game

Linkin Park’s comeback album shows Emily Armstrong is less ‘stray cat’ and more roaring lion

Pet Shop Boys star Neil Tennant slams current popular music as 'narcissistic and processed' as he throws shade at Oasis and Taylor Swift and insists 1980s were 'the golden age of pop'

Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists

2025 Grammy nominations: All the snubs and surprises

Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy nominations, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history

Quincy Jones’s brilliance goes far beyond his work with Michael Jackson

The Cure's first album in 16 years is romantic and melodic, says NPR critic

From Gaza, a Voice of Hope and Resilience

A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost

A Heartfelt Journey Through Love and Dreams: Raman's New Single 'Dekho Na' Captivates with Its Melodies and Story

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 18 : All Songs Considered

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

Linkin Park review, O2 Arena London: Chester Bennington would approve of this ferocious new era with Emily Armstrong

OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert

Memoir of a Snail: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Katherine Potter: Eight Nocturnes

Local legend Flynn Gurry joins the One Night Stand lineup!

Reading Festival 2024 review, Saturday: Lana Del Rey and Fred Again battle sound clashes between stages