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I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam
6 days, 23 hours ago

I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Violin maestro L Subramaniam, a long-time collaborator of Ustad Zakir Hussain, said the late tabla maestro was one of those rarest of rare musicians who was at home with every genre of music. “Be it classical, jugalbandi or global music, he not only found his way, but also created his own path,” said Subramaniam. The violin maestro said when …

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Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain
1 week ago

Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, New Delhi, Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain Hussain, 73, died …

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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73
1 week ago

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73

Al Jazeera  

Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison. Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, has died. By 18, he was winning international acclaim for his dazzling solo performances, going on to collaborate with musical giants like former Beatle George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd …

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Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global
1 week ago

Remembering Ustad Zakir Hussain: The 'Shakti' that took tabla and Indian classical music global

New Indian Express  

Shakti disbanded in 1978 after a five-year run that included three albums. However, the group reformed in 1998 with original members Hussain and McLaughlin, joined by stalwarts like the late Mandolin U. Srinivas, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and percussionist V. Selvaganesh. Eight years ago, Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the …

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Zakir Hussain, Grammy-winning tabla player and classical Indian composer, dies at 73
1 week ago

Zakir Hussain, Grammy-winning tabla player and classical Indian composer, dies at 73

LA Times  

Zakir Hussain, an internationally acclaimed tabla player and composer, has died at age 73. Zakir Hussain, an internationally renowned tabla player and composer who helped integrate Indian classical sound into Western music, has died at age 73. Lauded as “the greatest tabla player of his generation,” the statement said, Hussain throughout his decades-long career aimed to blend musical genres and …

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'Zakir Hussain Critical, Still Alive': Table Maestro's Family Dismisses Reports Of His Death
1 week ago

'Zakir Hussain Critical, Still Alive': Table Maestro's Family Dismisses Reports Of His Death

ABP News  

Zakir Hussain Death: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is in critical condition and admitted in ICU at a US hospital, his family has confirmed to ABP News amid reports of his death. He is still alive," Zakir Hussain's sister Khurshid Aulia told ABP News dismissing reports of the demise of the tabla maestro. Legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain was admitted to …

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Varijashree Venugopal on Spreading Indian Classical Music Globally
1 month ago

Varijashree Venugopal on Spreading Indian Classical Music Globally

Deccan Chronicle  

Varijashree Venugopal, a child prodigy turned Grammy nominee, is redefining the boundaries of Indian classical music with her innovative fusion approach. Indian classical music in general has a huge space for improvisation, where the artist expresses their thoughts and emotions using the very intricately designed set of fundamentals of ragas and talas that we are taught to be mastered over …

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Veena Sensation: A Captivating Fusion of East and West in Sia's 'Cheap Thrills'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Veena Sensation: A Captivating Fusion of East and West in Sia's 'Cheap Thrills'

India Today  

A veena artist's rendition of Sia's 'Cheap Thrills' has taken the internet by storm. The video showcases her captivating performance on stage alongside musicians playing traditional instruments, creating a fusion that viewers have praised as captivating. Social media users have been raving about the song, with many calling it a masterpiece. The video has garnered millions of views on YouTube, …

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K-Pop Mania: Suho and Hyolyn Set to Rock India with Multiple Concerts
2 months, 1 week ago

K-Pop Mania: Suho and Hyolyn Set to Rock India with Multiple Concerts

The Hindu  

Indian K-pop fans are eagerly gearing up for multiple concerts this weekend. The K-Wave Festival in Mumbai and Bengaluru will feature a stacked lineup of artists including EXO's Suho and Hyolyn, B.I (Kim Hanbin), and GOT7's Bambam. The festival will also host SuperM's Lucas and other big names in the K-pop scene.

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Diljit Dosanjh to Gurdas Maan, Punjabi singers flaunting traditional attires on global stages
3 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh to Gurdas Maan, Punjabi singers flaunting traditional attires on global stages

India TV News  

Indian music has long been a fabric of various and rich traditions, and a few renowned vocalists have brought this colourful legacy to the international stage while remaining profoundly connected to their cultural roots. Image Source : INSTAGRAMPunjabi singers flaunting traditional attires on global stages Gurdas Maan Gurdas Maan is a well-known name in Indian music, with a powerful voice …

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BTS: Jungkook's I Am Still documentary to run in Indian theatres from this date
3 months ago

BTS: Jungkook's I Am Still documentary to run in Indian theatres from this date

Hindustan Times  

BTS member Jungkook will be showing his new side to BTS ARMY, aka fans of the K-pop group, in his upcoming documentary film, Jungkook: I Am Still, directed by Junsoo Park. The film's synopsis reads, “Through exclusive, unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, alongside electrifying concert performances, the film showcases Jung Kook`s eight-month journey, capturing his unwavering dedication and growth. Join …

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Indian Ocean co-founder Sumit Sen files police complaint against bandmates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Ocean co-founder Sumit Sen files police complaint against bandmates

Hindustan Times  

The inner turmoil among the Indian Ocean is hitting the surface now. Susmit Sen, the former guitarist of the iconic fusion band, has filed a police complaint against his erstwhile bandmates, Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam. Police complaint against bandmates According to India Today, Susmit filed a police complaint against Rahul and Amit on August 16 in Delhi. Susmit took …

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What if Beethoven composed a Carnatic kriti?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What if Beethoven composed a Carnatic kriti?

The Hindu  

A lot of things can happen over a coffee break. ‘Thiruvarul thara vVaruvai’ is based on a raga that Ramesh calls ‘Beethovanapriya’ and is inspired by a simple idea: what if Beethoven was born in South India? “This hypothesis lead me to ‘Thiruvarul thara varuvai’ where I used the melodic elements of the first section in A minor and stuck …

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Asha Puthli was nearly India’s first disco star. She’s now 79, and her tour’s selling out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Asha Puthli was nearly India’s first disco star. She’s now 79, and her tour’s selling out

LA Times  

“The Beatles took that Indian influence and brought it back to the west,” singer Asha Puthli said. You have influenced me too.’” “There were certain traditional expectations, such as having an arranged marriage,” Asha Puthli said. “I don’t feel like a stranger in any country,” said Asha Puthli, seen here in an archive photo. “I don’t think Indians really knew …

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MrBeast vs T-Series: YouTube star worries subscriber war with Indian music label will become ‘India vs America’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

MrBeast vs T-Series: YouTube star worries subscriber war with Indian music label will become ‘India vs America’

Hindustan Times  

Aiming to beat T-Series and thus become the most subscribed YouTube channel like what PewDiePie couldn't, MrBeast is closing in on 300M subscribers on his account. MrBeast aims for YouTube throne, closing gap on T-Series in subscriber battle Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson, the YouTube sensation, is set to pass T-series as the most-subscribed channel but doesn’t want his fight with the …

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Musical feast featuring Indo-Romanian artists celebrates cultural diversity
7 months, 1 week ago

Musical feast featuring Indo-Romanian artists celebrates cultural diversity

The Hindu  

Soundscapes from the Carpathians and the Himalayas showcased the defining musical traditions of India and Romania at a recent concert held under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Noted bansuri exponent Bhaskar Das partnered with pan flute performer and vocalist Narcasia Baleanu, from the region of Mehedinți on the banks of the Danube river in Romania for …

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Careers in the music industry
9 months ago

Careers in the music industry

The Hindu  

Indian music has evolved over time to encompass classical forms, Western genres and a fusion of the two. Today, Indian music is segmented into a variety of genres and offers diverse career opportunities for budding singers. Semi-classical: With its base in classical music, semi-classical Indian music has sub-genres that include Thumri, Dadra and also folk music forms like Chaiti, Kajri, …

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A wah moment in Zakir Hussain’s travels in taal
10 months, 1 week ago

A wah moment in Zakir Hussain’s travels in taal

Hindustan Times  

While presenting Pashto before an Oregon audience a few months ago, Ustad Zakir Hussain said, “This is a song presented as a British military tune in the northwestern frontier province of India by the marching soldiers and Indian musicians together.” Pashto got the Grammy 2024 award for the best global performance. The foundations of Zakir Hussain lie in Indian classical …

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Indian music’s triumphant outing at Grammy 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian music’s triumphant outing at Grammy 2024

The Hindu  

The cheers and claps that echoed through the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4 have died down. Watch | Grammys 2024 | Shakti wins Best Global Music Album * Indian classical music is neither staid nor constrictive. Watch | Selva Ganesh And Vikku Vinayakram On Grammy win * Instrumental music, which is normally accorded secondary position in the …

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Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive: Indian-origin Canadian singer Abby V opens up on how America is embracing South Asian music

Hindustan Times  

Indian music has always been popular beyond the borders of the country, including in America where Bollywood songs have become popular and Indian music festivals are occasionally organised. Abby V, an award-winning singer from Toronto, Canada, has opened up on how America perceives Indian classical music Indian classical music too, in recent times, is being appreciated by the youth outside …

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PM Modi, Amit Shah remember Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi, Amit Shah remember Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary

India TV News  

Lata Mangeshkar birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary. Amit Shah remembers Lata Mangeshkar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary on Thursday. "Lata Didi dedicated her entire life to enriching the Indian musical tradition by giving it new heights …

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MM Keeravani on Indian music scene: We don’t have music stars but playback singers who are dependent on films
1 year, 2 months ago

MM Keeravani on Indian music scene: We don’t have music stars but playback singers who are dependent on films

Hindustan Times  

Oscar-winning Music composer MM Keeravani gained international recognition, and put Indian music on the global stage following his Academy win for magnum opus RRR. “In India, music is still very much about movies, and music artistes are dependent on filmmakers for their work to reach a wider audience,” Keeravani continues, “At the end of the day, it all depends on …

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Alan Palomo shelves Neon Indian name, mines the 1980s in new album
1 year, 2 months ago

Alan Palomo shelves Neon Indian name, mines the 1980s in new album

LA Times  

Much has changed in the eight years since avant-pop artist and filmmaker Alan Palomo released his last album. First, he’s no longer performing under the name Neon Indian — “I’m going solo from myself,” says Palomo, 35. It was in 2019 that Palomo released “Toyota Man” — his first song in Spanish — which lambasted U.S. border policy, while also …

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INDIA, THIS SIDE | How India as a civilisation is defined by its engagement with music
1 year, 3 months ago

INDIA, THIS SIDE | How India as a civilisation is defined by its engagement with music

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken and so die. “We are many languages, many histories, many people; <EP>but we are united in our deep relation with the songs of India. ”Ganesh Devy Every time I …

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