Music And Politics
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What explains the outrage in the Carnatic world about vocalist TM Krishna’s prestigious award?
In his music and public statements, the musician has challenged casteist and classist music traditions, say observers.
Abhik Deb
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Suchitra Mitra’s birth centenary year reminds us the Rabindrasangeet singer was also an activist
Her unorthodox style of singing allowed her to adapt to various settings, whether a factory or a tottering stage.
Sahana Bajpaie
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Why Haacaaluu Hundeesaa’s songs became anthems of revolution for the Oromo people of Ethiopia
The singer-songwriter, who was an activist for his marginalised community, was assassinated in 2020.
Alison Phipps, The Conversation
Trending
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Why is the 2024 Congress manifesto silent on pushing back against majoritarianism? History has clues
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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How Sidhu Moose Wala’s celebration of rural life won him legions of fans in Punjab – and far beyond
The rapper gave voice to the dreams and predicament of young people living through an agrarian and social crisis.
Harinder Happy & Shivam Mogha
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‘Everything is based on caste’: A group from Amravati’s slums is rapping for justice and change
From the discrimination they face in their own lives to national issues, Raptoli has been rapping about it all.
Prashant Rathod
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With his new album ‘Superpower 2020’, LIFAFA makes a sharp comment on the experiment that is India
Suryakant Sawhney, whose stage name is LIFAFA, explains his love-hate relationship with his country.
Akanksha Mishra
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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From jazz to hip hop, Afro-South Asian music collaborations reflect imagined, more liberatory worlds
A conversation with Elliott Powell, author of ‘Sounds from the Other Side: Afro-South Asian Collaborations in Black Popular Music’.
R Benedito Ferrão
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Pro-Trump rioters singing Bob Marley songs isn’t surprising. Here’s why
Here are five instances when history has sounded a little out of tune.
Oskar Cox Jensen, The Conversation
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On Bangladesh’s Victory Day, remembering a landmark concert that grabbed the world’s attention
Organised by George Harrison at the behest of Ravi Shankar, the Concert for Bangladesh raised awareness about the independence struggle – and humanitarian aid.
Ajay Mankotia
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Stories in a song: A short history of the Mysore anthem
August 6 marks the 73rd anniversary of the kingdom’s ruler signing the instrument of accession to India.
Deepti Navaratna
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Queer and here: Meet the youngsters carving out a niche for themselves on the indie music scene
How India’s queer musicians are navigating the politics of love and identity in their art.
Sharif D Rangnekar
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‘I hate dictators and repression’: Trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval on his life and his music
The Cuban-born musician, who has won ten Grammy awards, is in Mumbai for a series of concerts.
Naresh Fernandes
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins