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Amit Gurbaxani
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Why Baba Sehgal is the gift that keeps giving
The singer’s latest tweets prove his ability to latch on to a trend and ride it.
Amit Gurbaxani
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Beyond Divine and Naezy: Meet the real Gully Boys who helped shape Mumbai’s hip-hop scene
Divine and Naezy might be the flag-bearers of Mumbai’s hip-hop scene, but it has been built on the backs of these 10 musicians and others.
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India’s live music hub Mumbai doesn’t have a single big concert venue. Why?
Large-capacity venues have been shutting down in the city at an alarming rate. Hope may be at hand, though.
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Trending
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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‘Change’ over ethnic identity politics: Why MNF lost Mizoram
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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How the Indian folk-fusion band Swarathma got their mojo back after a tough six years
The Bengaluru band’s third album ‘Raah e Fakira’ is a well-balanced mix of classic Swarathma and its version 2.0.
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India’s most exciting music label doesn’t want to produce hits – and that’s a good thing
As it turns one next month, Azadi Records is doubling down on its ethos – create a legacy and make music more inclusive.
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Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock: A simple thing done well is my yardstick for making music
The British bassist, who is currently in India, talks about his influences, his upcoming album, and what makes a song endure.
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Video
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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Watch: Palestinian child under rubble asks rescuers to help her siblings, parents first
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Watch: Young fan recreates Sylvester Stallone’s iconic ‘Rocky’ monologue in the actor’s presence
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Cyclone Michaung: Sea turns turbulent, heavy rains batter Andhra Pradesh as landfall begins
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Watch: Pet dogs and their humans get family photographs with Santa Claus
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A YouTube-taught Indian guitarist is topping the charts and winning fans (including Katrina Kaif)
Sutej Singh is a quintessential artist of the internet age.
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No longer just moneybags, corporate brands are now shaping India’s independent music
A number of companies are helping bridge the gaps in the Indian indie ecosystem.
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Bollywood in 2017: What the success of ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ tells us about the year’s soundtracks
Every tune is infectious, and every tune plays like something you’ve heard before.
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The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Ed Sheeran’s Mumbai concert was a reminder that he has a lot in common with singer Arijit Singh
Sheeran and Singh are two of a kind: Geeky troubadours who can be viewed either as kings of romance or peddlers of schmaltz.
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Audio master: ‘Rangeela’ remains one of AR Rahman’s most radical soundtracks
Every song from Ram Gopal Varma’s 1995 movie is a testament to the composer’s ability to take sonic risks that pay off.
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Why I'm sad but not surprised Mumbai's iconic Rhythm House is shutting down
Like most music fans, I’ve been visiting the music store for decades. And like many of them, I struggle to remember the last album I bought there.
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The Field
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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals