‘Music is not one’s private property’
Prema Ananathakrishnan, who was instrumental in beginning the Swati Tirunal Jayanthi celebration here 15 years ago, is a singer to reckon with
What makes a...
The Jaagar edge
This alternative-folk-rock band from India is as much about its groovy rhythm and plethora of styles as it is about provoking people into retrospection
Jaagar,...
Seeing local talents in music festivals I feel good: Lucky Ali
Bollywood singer, composer and notable figure in the Indian music industry Lucky Ali feels satisfied with the encouragement of local talents in music festivals...
Band of brothers
Three siblings get together to form the Naseer Brothers band, climbing to the top of the Afghan music charts for their pop, rock and...
The singer who brought back ‘live’
Aryana Sayeed is perhaps the biggest superstar in the Afghan music industry
Aryana Sayeed is not only a superstar but a role model for millions...
Voice for peace
Afghan singer Navid Forogh hopes music will help his home country overcome conflict
It was his love for song – and the freedom to sing...
Dirty dancing desi style
Whether it’s Honey’s Sunny Sunny or Saree Ka Fall Sa from R... Rajkumar, things are getting steamier on the dance floor
What’s up party people!...
Music is passion, not just career, says Lucky Ali
Singer to perform live in Melbourne this September
Lucky Ali has, quite literally, done it all. From selling carpets to breeding sheep, from acting in...
Electronic music alive, growing in India: Prash Mistry
IANS: Bollywood music might be the favourite of numerous young Indians, but Prash Mistry, founder of British band Engine-Earz Experiment who is of Indian...
Makwana’s music
Indian tabla player Girish Makwana tells Shveata Chandel Singh how he got hooked to the world of rhythm
Girish Makwana wears his addiction on his...