Music Sessions
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‘Songs from a Pandemic’: Bruce Lee Mani on how he wrote 30 songs in a month
The Bangalore musician on how he composed his 30-song new album.
HR Venkatesh
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Video: The Indian-American wonder kid who can play 44 musical instruments
Neil Nayyar’s musical repertoire includes, and is not limited to, the djembe, the oud, the violin and the jal tarang.
Shibika Suresh
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Meet the electronica and hip hop producer from Ranchi who was inspired by a Bhutanese Dzong
Rishabh Lohia is trying to inject some talent into Jharkhand’s abysmal indie music scene.
Rohini Kejriwal
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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Sick of dubstep and Bollywood? This collective has the oddball, offbeat electronic music you want
Jwala wants to create a safe space for musical oddballs online. Their youngest member is sixteen.
Akhil Sood
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After American television shows, Natania Lalwani is bringing her pop earworms to Bollywood
The Mumbai-born LA-resident is a firm believer in hustling till you make it.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Small but significant: Indian teen singer-songwriter Aditi Dot is fast gaining fans on YouTube
The Indian teenager’s music lies somewhere between the refrain of Etta James and the frolic of early Regina Spektor.
Abhishek Sikhwal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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A music platform with no-food, no-booze policy is drawing Indian independent musicians to Kerala
Building a music scene requires more than just muses and musicians.
Sidharth Ravi
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Ahmedabad’s indie music fans are finding ways to host live gigs, in the face of moral policing
Musicians and organisers are changing the city’s rigid cultural landscape, despite the odds.
Shruti Sunderraman
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Meet the violinist serenading his cancer-stricken love on India’s street corners
Swapan Sett has been busking for over 14 years to raise money for his wife’s cancer treatment.
Rhema Mukti Baxter
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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What happened when Mumbai hosted an event that is ‘changing the face of live music’
Boiler Room’s ‘meta-party’ began on a disappointing note. But, thankfully, the let-downs ended there.
Kunal Bambawale
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How Kolkata’s beloved jazz festival found a way around the demonetisation pain
The city's engagement with jazz goes back a century. To keep the ties going, the organisers of the festival have made it free this year.
Abhishek Sikhwal
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Higher ground: Farmers line up at a classical music festival in a Maharashtra village
The 76-year-old Aundh Sangeet Mahotsav, which takes place every October, is one of India’s most un-selfconsciously inclusive classical music festivals.
Sumana Ramanan
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad