After an unbroken run of 87 years, India’s oldest classical music magazine is facing a bleak future

Published out of Hathras, ‘Sangeet’ has been a cheerful chronicler of an esoteric world. But with just 650 subscribers left, how long can it last?

Malini Nair

· Oct 23, 2021 · 11:30 am

Why khayal, with all its majesty, is content to sing of saas-bahu strife

To the outsider, the words may seem banal. But to the khayaliya, the poetics are not for literary flash – they are pegs to pin the sweep of the raga’s canvas.

Malini Nair

· Oct 09, 2021 · 11:30 am

For seven decades, Prabha Atre has been questioning her stellar musical legacy while upholding it

The oldest practitioner of the Kirana gharana is often called a rebel, reformer, re-interpreter – and for good reason.

Malini Nair

· Sep 22, 2021 · 11:30 am

The tumult in Afghanistan threatens to silence the musical legacy that gave India so much

The cultural interplay between India and Afghanistan transformed the rabab into the sarod and inspired klasik music. What happens to this heritage now?

Malini Nair

· Sep 04, 2021 · 11:30 am

For half a century, a beloved radio show has been demystifying classical music for Indians

With its clean commentary, easy banter and accessible filmi parallels, Sangeet Sarita is invaluable for legions of listeners.

Malini Nair

· Aug 17, 2021 · 11:30 am

Why is ‘The Disciple’ being likened to ‘Pather Panchali’ – and not in a good way?

The Netflix film has cleaved the Hindustani music fraternity in two: those who think it does a disservice and those who believe it holds a mirror to reality.

Malini Nair

· Jul 28, 2021 · 07:30 am

While touring the US, Ravi Shankar left a gentle footprint on jazz

The sitarist wasn’t a jazz musician, nor did he claim to be one. But his music informed the work of many jazz greats.

Raquel Rodriguez

· Jun 06, 2021 · 11:30 am

When Vanraj Bhatia asked me to mail his opera DVD and resume to the world’s major opera houses

In an interview in early 2013, the great music composer professed to me his love affair with opera and shared his earnest hopes.

Luis Dias

· May 25, 2021 · 11:30 am

How the legendary musician Astor Piazzolla put a touch of Bach into tango

The larger-than-life Argentine, who would have turned 100 in March, brought his early training in classical music to everything he did.

Luis Dias

· Apr 01, 2021 · 11:30 am

How classical music set the stage for jazz in Chick Corea’s life

While pushing the boundaries of jazz, the towering pianist never abandoned the world of classical music.

Luis Dias

· Mar 04, 2021 · 11:30 am

For India’s indie musicians, coronavirus pandemic has been a blessing in disguise

Technology and the audiophile music curators may finally correct the Bollywood-heavy, lopsided music industry in the country.

Manavi Kapur, qz.com

· Dec 09, 2020 · 01:30 pm

In web series ‘The Socho Project’, budding musicians and 25 original songs

The makers believe the Indian music scene has been “stagnant for the past 25 years”, and aim to put the focus “back on lyrics”.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 02, 2020 · 08:15 am