Musical Notes
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‘A storm in an ocean’: Hindustani vocalist Kumar Gandharva refused to be bound by orthodoxy
He exemplified the generative aspects of art well beyond narrowly construed genres.
Aditi Deo
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Once a common music instrument, will the bulbul tarang ever take flight again?
Shahi baaja has survived because a set of musicians and instrument-makers love its ability to sing like a bird. What it needs now is wider adoption.
Ullas Ponnadi
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Interview: Musician Keaton Henson explores his disconnect with fame in ‘House Party’
He is best known for his beautifully fragile and personal explorations that delve into anxiety, separation and loss.
Manisha Maity
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Why 1992 is the year the song changed in India
The arrival of AR Rahman coincided with the efflorescence of Indipop.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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How are freedom and democracy reflected in Hindustani music practice? A tabla maestro’s reflections
The tabla has been an accompanying instrument and those who play it have a secondary status in the hierarchy of music. Its practitioners must push for change.
Aneesh Pradhan
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Listen: These Bihu songs reveal the rhythms and routines of rural Assam
Their lyrics speak of everything from love and marriage to environment and working-class struggles.
Joyshri Pathak & Aditya Ranjan Pathak
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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Nearly 30 years after Fela Kuti’s death, the music world is still playing catch up
The Nigerian icon’s nomination for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame spot can only be received with mixed feelings.
Sanya Osha, The Conversation
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Audio cassettes are ‘a bit rubbish’, so why did their sales double during the pandemic?
Cassette tapes are in again – and this time, it's smaller artists who look likely to gain.
Iain Taylor, The Conversation
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Rhythm of change: The complex world of underground music in Kashmir
Kashmir’s independent music artists are following their bliss in the face of trying political and social pressures.
Nandini Sen
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Advice from the greats: Plagiarism is ‘natural and necessary’ to make groundbreaking music
The history of rock is one of theft, beginning with Elvis’s debut single.
Ross Cole, The Conversation
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On UK’s music charts, a pro-Brexit song and the ‘Anthem for Europe’ compete for the top spot
On the one hand, there’s Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’. On the other, there’s Dominic Frisby’s ‘17 Million Fuck Offs’.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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Remembering the Khasi singer who immortalised fading folktales and village life
Through his music, Skendrowell Syiemlieh spoke of forgotten myths, folktales, ethics and ways of life.
Donboklang Ryntathiang
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing