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Kolkata's Jazzfest 2018 kicks off on 30 November; to feature nine bands from across the globe

This year, Jazzfest will see nine bands from seven countries take to the stage and electrify an otherwise nippy atmosphere during winters in Kolkata

The Stage season 3: Top 12 constestants get selected in a night of musical madness

The Stage 3 returns to our television screens bringing us an electrifying night of music and the Top 12 contestants

Zero song 'Mere Naam Tu' is Shah Rukh Khan's colourful proposal to Anushka Sharma in the film

Zero song 'Mere Naam Tu' is a colourful number, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, and is ably supported by Ajay-Atul's spellbinding music and some stunning visuals.

Badhaai Ho music review: A fun, inventive album replete with hilarious lyrics, quirky compositions

The songs of Badhaai Ho belong to the 'Hadippa' civilization. The Punjabi lyrics may not land every time but the music will make you burrrahhh your way to the dance floor.

Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' is Spotify's most-streamed song of all time; Drake named the top-streamed artist

Ed Sheeran's 2017 song 'Shape of You' tops Spotify's list of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Loveyatri music review: Tanishk Bagchi's album is much more than a go-to list for garba songs

With 'Chogada', 'Rangtaari' and 'Dholida', the music of Loveyatri is big on Gujarati folk pop but other songs like 'Akh Lad Jaave' also make their presence felt.

Pataakha music review: Vishal Bhardwaj, Gulzar rediscover their quirky selves through this desi soundtrack

Through tracks like 'Balma', 'Gali Gali' and 'Pataakha', Gulzar goes back to the 'zabaan-e-footpath' that he claims Vishal Bhardwaj brings out of him.

Amit Trivedi on reuniting with Anurag Kashyap in Manmarziyaan: 'He sets me free from all my inhibitions'

"Anurag sets me free from all inhibitions because he himself does not cater to any restrictions," says Amit Trivedi, who rose to fame nine years ago with Kashyap's Dev.D.

Stree music review: Sachin-Jigar's desi, quirky album has hints of horror and dollops of unadulterated fun

The eccentric music and lyrics of Stree distract you well enough for you to miss out on a lone lurking figure, that waits for you to turn around as you sway to the inviting beats.

Harmony with AR Rahman review: Amazon show marries arresting visuals with impeccable sound design

In Harmony with AR Rahman, the two time Oscar winner embarks on a journey to unlearn his craft, after 25 years of producing countless melodies.

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan releases recreated version of National Anthem to honour 72nd Independence Day

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash have created a special sarod rendition of the National Anthem.

Satyamev Jayate music review: Neha Kakkar's Dilbar is a clear winner, but Tanishk Bagchi can do better

For an Independence Day release, Satyamev Jayate does not go overboard with its music by rounding up one patriotic song after the other.

Gold music review: Sachin-Jigar's album is high on drama, with hints of jazz and Indian classical

Gold has three gems to boast of: the enigmatic theme of 'Khel Khel Mein', Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt's slide guitars and Tanishk Bagchi's jazz throwback.

Vishwaroopam 2 music composer Ghilbran says songs of the sequel are better than those of first part

Ghilbran says the music of Vishwaroopam 2 is better because Kamal Haasan explained the characters' backstories to the composer, allowing him to reflect them in the songs.

Karwaan music review: A diverse album that hits the sweet spot between philosophical and frivolous

Karwaan also strikes a balance between commercial and indie as its album goes beyond Arijit Singh, and also involves Prateek Kuhad, SlowCheeta and Madboy/Mink.

Fanney Khan music review: Sunidhi Chauhan, Monali Thakur's sonorous voices power this Amit Trivedi album

Amit Trivedi wisely chooses Sunidhi Chauhan for 'event' songs like 'Halka Halka' and Mohabbat, and Monali Thakur for intimate musings like 'Tere Jaisa Tu Hai'.

Demi Lovato's backup dancer opens up on singer's health: Her recovery is most important

Following the reports of American pop singer Demi Lovato being hospitalised due to a suspected drug overdose, her fans took to social media and directed their anger towards Lovato's staff and friends.

Fanney Khan song Tere Jaisa Tu Hai shows Anil Kapoor trying to understand his daughter's musical ambitions

Sung by National Award-winning singer Monali Thakur and composed by Amit Trivedi, Fanney Khan's 'Tere Jaisa Tu Hai' is a soulful track

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 music review: A self-aware album in full knowledge of its average appeal

The three-song album of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 never gets overindulgent or is never in awe of its greatness. Its songs are enjoyable but with little recall value.

Senthil Ganesh declared winner of Super Singer season 6, gets offer to sing for AR Rahman composition

Senthil Ganesh was judged the winner for the sixth season of Airtel Super Singer. He was awarded the winning trophy along with a house worth Rs 50 lakh. Also, he gets to do playback singing for Mozart of Madras AR Rahman.

Watch: Gold song 'Chad Gayi Hai' shows Akshay Kumar dancing unabashedly as Mouni Roy watches on

The latest song 'Chad Gayi Hai' from the OST of Gold shows a comical situation when Akshay's character Tapan Das gets drunk at a celebration party during the 1948 Olympics.

Fanney Khan's new song Mohabbat features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as sensational pop icon

In the Fanney Khan song 'Mohabbat', Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks every bit of the diva, much like western pop stars Beyoncé and Madonna.

Chota Sa Fasana from Karwaan is a road-trip song featuring Irrfan, Dulquer Salmaan, Mithila Palkar

Sung mellifluously by Arijit Singh, Karwaan's first song 'Chota Sa Fasana' depicts the crazy, fun journey that the three main characters embark on in the film.

Watch: Soorma song Pardesiya portrays Sandeep Singh's physically, emotionally painful recovery

Soorma's latest song 'Pardesiya' turns out to be one of the most soulful numbers of the year.

RD Burman's music goes beyond 'Piya Tu' and 'Chingari Koi Bhadke' — a look at some of his lesser-known songs

On his 79th birth anniversary, here's a playlist for new-age RD Burman fans — with some of his lesser-known songs.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to be part of special Fanne Khan song, makers rope in international choreographer

Fanne Khan director Atul Manjrekar confirmed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays a global icon in the arena of music, hailed as "India's Madonna" in the film.

Bob Dylan, legendary singer-songwriter, to perform in Seoul, followed by concerts in Japan, Australia

Bob Dylan is all set to perform at a concert in Seoul, South Korea on 27 July at the Gymnastics Area of Olympic Park in southern Seoul.

Sanju song 'Ruby Ruby' is the long-awaited AR Rahman track from Rajkumar Hirani's Sanjay Dutt biopic

Sanju song 'Ruby Ruby' marks the first collaboration of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman.

Soorma song 'Ishq Di Baajiyaan' shows budding romance between Diljit Dosanjh, Taapsee Pannu

The latest Soorma song 'Ishq Di Baajiyaan' shows the journey of Hockey legend Sandeep Singh both in the field of Hockey as well as that of the heart.

SP Balasubrahmanyam playlist: From 'Maine Pyar Kiya' to 'Chennai Express', a collection of his best Bollywood songs

Having sung over 40,000 songs in various Indian languages, SP Balasubrahmanyam created a Guinness World Record for recording the highest number of songs.