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Arnab Chakrabarty
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In Kolkata, the inheritor of the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur gharana is trying to keep its legacy alive
Irfan Muhammad Khan’s forefathers occupied the most coveted positions in princely courts. Why then did their lineage fade into oblivion?
Arnab Chakrabarty
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How Padma Bhushan Budhaditya Mukherjee became a defining sitariya of the post-independence era
At a time when Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan were at the peak of their success, Mukherjee rose rapidly to the top of the Hindustani music pyramid.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Buddhadev Dasgupta (1933-2018): A ‘renegade pupil’ explains why the sarod master was a true pioneer
The acclaimed musician, who died on Monday, paved the way for middle-class Bengalis to learn Hindustani music.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Arun Kashalkar: Meet the Zen master of Hindustani classical music
The singer manages to effortlessly blend three gharanas – Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur – in his singing.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Kishori Amonkar (1932-2017): A musician of monumental sincerity
In a field where most successful musicians burn out in their 40s and 50s from complacence, the vocalist's musical growth continued unabated.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Strings attached: My journey as a modern sarod player
An unblinking look at the creative demands, power play and commercial pressures that confront a contemporary musician.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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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: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes