Music Maestro
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Kalyan Mukherjea, the master sarod player with a mathematician’s day job, as remembered by a student
The musician, who died in 2010, remains a unique voice in the world of Hindustani instrumentalists.
Sumana Ramanan
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‘I want absolute commitment to our gharana’: A tribute to Rajshekhar Mansur and his music
December 16 is the 80th birth anniversary of the revered Jaipur-Atrauli gharana singer, who died earlier this year.
Vijayendra Rao
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Au revoir, Guruji: A French student’s tribute to Hindustani musician Yograj Naik
Naik, who died in April aged 52, transmitted a culture, an emotion, a certain grammar of passion.
Hugo Ribadeau Dumas
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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On Freddie Mercury’s 30th death anniversary, remembering his ageless contribution to rock music
Queen’s appearance at the historic Live Aid Concert at London’s Wembley Stadium in July 1985 remains one of the greatest rock performances of all time.
Leigh Carriage, The Conversation
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Interview: Composer Rolf Arvind Gupta on finding inspiration in Vedic texts and miraculous places
The Norwegian musician’s oratorio ‘Jordens sang’ recently opened the Ultima festival in Oslo.
Astri Ghosh
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How we completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony
Two centuries after the musician’s death, his work is set to be released on October 9 – thanks to AI and a team of experts.
Ahmed Elgammal, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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Ode to Joy: Five themes in Beethoven’s life that make me love his music
What makes this composer more influential than others of his era?
Anil Srinivasan
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‘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
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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
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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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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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
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You’ve heard the AR Rahman song? Now listen to the background score
The gifted music composer is skilled not only in creating memorable tracks but also haunting background music.
Manish Gaekwad
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller