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Why musician Annapurna Devi locked herself away for decades

Why musician Annapurna Devi locked herself away for decades

A film at the Parda Faash Film Festival explores the legacy of Annapurna Devi, a guru who trained the likes of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, but shied away from the spotlight herself

20 April,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Sucheta Chakraborty
Mixing melody with a dialogue on mental health

Mixing melody with a dialogue on mental health

Ahead of his performance in the city tomorrow, sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma chronicles how the subject of mental health became an integral companion to his on-stage acts

12 April,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Why you need to attend this unique musical performance in Mumbai this weekend

Why you need to attend this unique musical performance in Mumbai this weekend

A concert of hand-made instruments inside a historic city landmark, taps into a unique practice to evoke a deep connect with nature

11 April,2025 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Immerse in this unique performance in Mumbai that explores Indian sounds

Immerse in this unique performance in Mumbai that explores Indian sounds

On his second trip to India, Italian jazz composer Enzo Favata opens the first performance of his latest collaboration of Carnatic and European jazz in Mumbai

26 March,2025 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash reveal why festival music stands the test of time

Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash reveal why festival music stands the test of time

Earlier this week, the brothers, who are celebrated sarod maestros and sons of the legendary Amjad Ali Khan, released a Holi 2025 EP with India’s folk queen Padma Shri Malini Awasthi. Speaking to mid-day, they dive into its inspiration, classical music and folk music coming together, and what Holi means to them

14 March,2025 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash to release Holi album with folk virtuoso Malini Awasthi

Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash to release Holi album with folk virtuoso Malini Awasthi

The album ‘Colors And Celebrations’ is a homage to Holi, and presents five expansive, intricately composed pieces that capture the multifaceted spirit of the festival of colours

05 March,2025 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bickram Ghosh, Taufiq Qureshi on their new album 'RamTa', and musical journeys

Bickram Ghosh, Taufiq Qureshi on their new album 'RamTa', and musical journeys

In a friendship of over three decades, veteran percussionists Bickram Ghosh and Taufiq Qureshi finally put together their first collaborative album, RamTa. We speak to the duo about their adventures with percussion, life and learnings

22 February,2025 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Flute, tabla, and vocals weave magic at the Thane’s Ram Marathe Music Festival

Flute, tabla, and vocals weave magic at the Thane’s Ram Marathe Music Festival

The second day of the Pandit Ram Marathe Music Festival in Thane mesmerised audiences with soulful performances of classical vocals, flute duets, and tabla solos. Hosted by the Thane Municipal Corporation, the event featured renowned artists showcasing their expertise in various Hindustani classical styles.

16 February,2025 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai
This performance presents a unique blend of eurythmy and Indian classical music

This performance presents a unique blend of eurythmy and Indian classical music

A touring production shapes the verses of William Shakespeare to the European form of eurythm and Indian classical music

14 February,2025 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's legacy

Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's legacy

Ustad Zakir Hussain popularised Hindustani classical music, putting India on the global map with his innovative and collaborative outlook towards music

06 February,2025 08:46 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent

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