Music And Politics
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What explains the outrage in the Carnatic world about vocalist TM Krishna’s prestigious award?
In his music and public statements, the musician has challenged casteist and classist music traditions, say observers.
Abhik Deb
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Suchitra Mitra’s birth centenary year reminds us the Rabindrasangeet singer was also an activist
Her unorthodox style of singing allowed her to adapt to various settings, whether a factory or a tottering stage.
Sahana Bajpaie
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Why Haacaaluu Hundeesaa’s songs became anthems of revolution for the Oromo people of Ethiopia
The singer-songwriter, who was an activist for his marginalised community, was assassinated in 2020.
Alison Phipps, The Conversation
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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How Sidhu Moose Wala’s celebration of rural life won him legions of fans in Punjab – and far beyond
The rapper gave voice to the dreams and predicament of young people living through an agrarian and social crisis.
Harinder Happy & Shivam Mogha
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‘Everything is based on caste’: A group from Amravati’s slums is rapping for justice and change
From the discrimination they face in their own lives to national issues, Raptoli has been rapping about it all.
Prashant Rathod
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With his new album ‘Superpower 2020’, LIFAFA makes a sharp comment on the experiment that is India
Suryakant Sawhney, whose stage name is LIFAFA, explains his love-hate relationship with his country.
Akanksha Mishra
Video
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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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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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From jazz to hip hop, Afro-South Asian music collaborations reflect imagined, more liberatory worlds
A conversation with Elliott Powell, author of ‘Sounds from the Other Side: Afro-South Asian Collaborations in Black Popular Music’.
R Benedito Ferrão
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Pro-Trump rioters singing Bob Marley songs isn’t surprising. Here’s why
Here are five instances when history has sounded a little out of tune.
Oskar Cox Jensen, The Conversation
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On Bangladesh’s Victory Day, remembering a landmark concert that grabbed the world’s attention
Organised by George Harrison at the behest of Ravi Shankar, the Concert for Bangladesh raised awareness about the independence struggle – and humanitarian aid.
Ajay Mankotia
The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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Stories in a song: A short history of the Mysore anthem
August 6 marks the 73rd anniversary of the kingdom’s ruler signing the instrument of accession to India.
Deepti Navaratna
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Queer and here: Meet the youngsters carving out a niche for themselves on the indie music scene
How India’s queer musicians are navigating the politics of love and identity in their art.
Sharif D Rangnekar
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‘I hate dictators and repression’: Trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval on his life and his music
The Cuban-born musician, who has won ten Grammy awards, is in Mumbai for a series of concerts.
Naresh Fernandes
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate