Is the violin really Western? A Carnatic performer explains how GST will damage Indian music

Musical instruments that are not indigenous will attract a 28% tax rate. But Western instruments have been used in Indian music for centuries now.

Anil Srinivasan

· Sep 15, 2017 · 08:00 am

What we can learn from the stories of South India’s saint-composers

Arts and music have a way of flourishing amid oppression.

Anil Srinivasan

· Mar 13, 2017 · 03:30 pm

In these turbulent times, we must learn the value of arts from an 18th century Tamil musical legend

Muthuswami Dikshitar created crossover music, before the term was coined.

Anil Srinivasan

· Mar 05, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Three times songs from Tamil cinema united and galvanised Tamilians

Among the catalysts of the jallikattu movement was a music director.

Anil Srinivasan

· Feb 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Twelve of the most ludicrous rumours about Chennai’s famed music season

Ordinary mortals dress like their favourite Carnatic superstars. Really?

Anil Srinivasan

· Dec 25, 2016 · 03:30 pm

Demoralised and demonetised, but the season does not stop for any reason in Chennai

The spirit of the city persists despite Cyclone Vardah.

Anil Srinivasan

· Dec 18, 2016 · 06:30 am

When Jayalalithaa was part of exciting era of experimentation in Tamil film music

Three tracks featuring the megastar and the brilliant music of MS Viswanathan.

Anil Srinivasan

· Dec 11, 2016 · 11:30 am

How musicians can pay a true tribute to M Balamuralikrishna’s unconquerable soul

The musician who demystified classical music for the ordinary listener was curious and questioning to the very end.

Anil Srinivasan

· Nov 27, 2016 · 03:30 pm

Carnatic contemporary: Five genre-bending tracks that are rooted in classical music

Mixing and matching flavours with Carnatic music.

Anil Srinivasan

· Nov 20, 2016 · 11:30 am

Can poetry in classical music give hope in today’s polarised times?

The messages in Subramania Bharati’s poetry continue to have a resonance.

Anil Srinivasan

· Nov 13, 2016 · 11:30 am

Festive playlist: Five film songs that introduce you to classic Carnatic ragas

Enjoy the festive season with these wonderful tracks.

Anil Srinivasan

· Nov 06, 2016 · 11:30 am

What links Bob Dylan and Carnatic music?

The rock era’s poet laureate teaches us an important lesson on the power of music.

Anil Srinivasan

· Oct 23, 2016 · 11:00 am