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Indian composer Ricky Kej on winning second Grammy, and his wish to collaborate with Hans Zimmer, AR Rahman
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Indian composer Ricky Kej on winning second Grammy, and his wish to collaborate with Hans Zimmer, AR Rahman

"I would love to collaborate with AR Rahman. I have met him a few times. In fact, he emailed and congratulated me on winning the Grammy," says Ricky Kej, who won the award in the Best New Age Album category for Divine Tides.

Aarya 2, Mumbai Diaries 26/11 are masterclasses on how to get background score for long-form storytelling right
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Aarya 2, Mumbai Diaries 26/11 are masterclasses on how to get background score for long-form storytelling right

“The point of an OTT score isn’t just to enhance the onscreen drama. The music should do the storytelling": composers Vishal Khurana and Ashutosh Phatak talk about composing for Aarya Season 2 and Mumbai Diaries 26/11 respectively.

Meet Siddhartha Khosla, Emmy-nominated music composer behind the theme of Only Murders in the Building
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Meet Siddhartha Khosla, Emmy-nominated music composer behind the theme of Only Murders in the Building

With Only Murders in the Building, Indian-American Siddhartha Khosla managed to deliver a career-defining Hitchkonian score right after hitting a career-high with his sweeping work on This is Us.

Yash Raj Films completes 50 years: Picking the best album of every decade, from Kabhie Kabhi to Ishaqzaade
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Yash Raj Films completes 50 years: Picking the best album of every decade, from Kabhie Kabhi to Ishaqzaade

Just like its movies, the music of Yash Raj Films has endured over the years, with albums like Silsila, Darr, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Veer-Zaara.

Ennio Morricone's greatness transcended his legendary film scores; he was one of world's best composers
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Ennio Morricone's greatness transcended his legendary film scores; he was one of world's best composers

Ennio Moricone's work stands with Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Ellington, and Stravinsky in achieving that rare fusion of heart and mind.

Singer-Composer Jubin Nautiyal  talks about making independent music and his latest song 'Humnava Mere'
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Singer-Composer Jubin Nautiyal talks about making independent music and his latest song 'Humnava Mere'

Catch singer-composer Jubin Nautiyal live in conversation with Imran Ismail about making independent music, his latest song 'Humnava Mere' and more.

Ostracising filmmakers, writers amounts to 'cultural dictatorship', says Zubin Mehta
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Ostracising filmmakers, writers amounts to 'cultural dictatorship', says Zubin Mehta

Backing writers and others over the issue of "growing climate of intolerance" in the country, music maestro Zubin Mehta on Saturday said government should not ostracise them as doing so would amount to "cultural dictatorship".

Spotted: AR Rahman at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in LA
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Spotted: AR Rahman at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in LA

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman attended the 56th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center.

India's Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar turns 82 today
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India's Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar turns 82 today

Composer Ghulam Haider gave Lata her first major break with the song 'Dil mera toda' in 'Majboor' and after that, there was no looking back for the singer.