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

Sounds of Bangladesh: The soundtrack ‘Extraction’ could have had instead of Bollywood songs

If you liked the lone Bangladeshi hip-hop track in ‘Extraction’, here’s a sample of what else the country’s music has to offer.

Devarsi Ghosh

· May 08, 2020 · 10:00 am

‘Anything but the usual music’: Anurag Saikia on his tunes for ‘Panchayat’ and love for borgeet

The National Film Award-winning composer has had a busy career in Bollywood and the Assamese film and music industry.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Apr 12, 2020 · 10:30 am

In these divisive times, Sarathy Korwar delivers a message on migration with musical ferocity

With his new genre-mashing album ‘More Arriving’, Korwar is the artist to look out for.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Sep 04, 2019 · 11:30 am

A camp Bappi Lahiri song is inspiring musicians from Italy to France

The music composer has happily lifted ‘samples’ for decades. Now his song ‘Come Closer’ for a 1984 film is being sampled by others.

Nate Rabe

· Aug 22, 2019 · 11:30 am

Soulmate: The band that has done more for the blues in India than anyone else

Rudy Wallang and Tipriti Kharbangar have hit unparalleled highs by unapologetically playing a music genre that cynics thought would never work in India.

K Mark Swer

· Aug 18, 2019 · 11:30 am

How the Maharaja of Mysore ended up fulfilling the last wish of composer Richard Strauss

Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar made valuable but uncelebrated contributions to Western classical music, including paying for the premiere of ‘Four Last Songs’.

Nikhil Sardana

· Jul 27, 2019 · 11:30 am

Remembering the Indian violin virtuoso who drew praise even from Yehudi Menuhin

Philomena Thumboochetty gathered laurels and accolades early in life. So why didn’t her career have the same longevity as her peers’?

Priya Chaturvedi

· Jul 10, 2019 · 11:30 am

Peter Cat Recording Co. talk about their new album – and that video with Modi’s note ban speech

One of India’s top independent acts clears the air.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Jul 06, 2019 · 11:30 am

Playlist picks: ‘Leila’ and ‘Sacred Games’ composer Alokananda Dasgupta lists her influences

The composer picks one offbeat film score, one iconic 1990s album, and a Western classical music piece.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Jun 30, 2019 · 09:30 am

In Kolkata, the inheritor of the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur gharana is trying to keep its legacy alive

Irfan Muhammad Khan’s forefathers occupied the most coveted positions in princely courts. Why then did their lineage fade into oblivion?

Arnab Chakrabarty

· May 22, 2019 · 11:30 am

Why a ‘flag-bearer’ of Kishori Amonkar and Alladiya Khan’s gharana isn’t often seen at big concerts

Despite her abundant talent, Manjiri Asanare Kelkar is not greatly enticed by popularity or fame.

Nikhil Inamdar

· May 16, 2019 · 11:30 am