‘Freedom for some is freedom for none’: South African musician Jonas Gwangwa’s jazz of resistance

There are few musicians whose work embodies the political spirit of South African liberation more vividly than the 81-year-old.

Gwen Ansell, The Conversation

· Jun 20, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Google marks 103rd birth anniversary of Hindustani classical singer Begum Akhtar with a doodle

She was known as Mallika-e-Ghazal or the Queen of Ghazal.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 07, 2017 · 09:45 am

Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90

An official statement said he had spent his last days at home ‘surrounded by the love of his family and friends’, though his health had deteriorated recently.

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· Mar 19, 2017 · 08:28 am

How AR Rahman keeps the essence of classical ragas while lending his own flavour to his film songs

From one musician to another, a tribute to the composer’s virtuosity in weaving ragas in between songs to make the harmony work better.

Krish Ashok

· Jan 06, 2017 · 01:30 pm

You’ve heard the AR Rahman song? Now listen to the background score

On the composer’s 50th birthday, here is a reminder of his skill at creating not only memorable tracks but also haunting background music.

Manish Gaekwad

· Jan 06, 2017 · 11:00 am

SP Balasubrahmanyam’s staggering achievement: 40,000 tracks, 50 years later, numerous languages

With his unparalleled talent to emote, SP Balasubrahmanyam has lifted compositions to sublime levels.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Nov 13, 2016 · 01:30 pm

Remembering the Parsi composer who wrote some of the longest-ever pieces for the piano

Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji wrote massive, complex compositions in early 20th century. Is that the only reason he is not widely known?

Anu Kumar

· Oct 02, 2016 · 11:30 am

Is Eric Clapton retiring? Watch his best performances as he sings 'I'll Be Seeing You'

'I kind of might be saying goodbye. But I've been doing that for a while.'

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· May 21, 2016 · 01:00 pm

Where have Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy been? In Marathi cinema, that’s where

The music composers are choosing the regional route to stage a comeback.

Manish Gaekwad

· Nov 29, 2015 · 10:00 am

Audio: Recalling the life and work of Zarin Sharma, pioneering female sarod player

In an audio interview, Santoor performer Ulhas Bapat discusses his guru's life with vocalist Shubha Mudgal.

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· Dec 21, 2014 · 08:26 pm