Indian Music

2021 in charts: Bollywood scored high with Shershaah hits, rivalled by non-film music, Punjabi hip-hop, K-Pop

As the most played tracks of the year across streaming platforms in India (listed below) shows, the biggest hits are still coming from Bollywood films, even those that did not have a theatrical release.

Purba Dam, veteran Rabindra Sangeet stalwart, passes away at 85 in Kolkata

A true disciple of legendary Rabindra Sangeet singer Suchitra Mitra, Dam regaled listeners with her rendition of songs like 'Modhur tomar sesh je na pai prohor holo sesh/Bhuban jure roilo lege anando abesh'

Kadri Gopalnath, noted saxophonist and Padma Shri awardee, passes away at 69 in Karnataka

Padma Shri awardee and renowned saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka on 11 October, 2019.

In Indian music scene, indie acts become tougher to define as lines blur between mainstream and niche

There was a time when, if asked to define indie music, many scenesters would simply say that it’s anything “that’s not Bollywood”. This is a simplistic, inadequate and frankly shortsighted definition.

Arati Ankalikar on the importance of hard work, gurukul, and the listeners Hindustani classical music deserves

Arati Ankalikar — the two time National Award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist — talks about what makes one an ideal student, her journey with the musical greats, and why Hindustani classical music deserves "good" listeners.

Do Ilaiyaraaja's repeated, misplaced outbursts detract from magnitude of maestro's accomplishments?

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja made news last week, but not for his music. The incident in question happened at a live concert, during which he shouted at a security guard for bringing water to the thirsty VIP singers on stage.

Swarathma frontman Vasu Dixit on the power of folk music, wanting to collaborate with Lamb of God

Vasu Dixit talks about his upcoming projects and his earliest musical memory

Amazon Prime's Harmony with AR Rahman hopes to introduce young listeners to traditional Indian music

The Amazon Prime Exclusive, Harmony with AR Rahman features him interacting with four musicians from the four different corners of the country— Maharashtra, Kerala, Sikkim and Manipur; understanding their art and then collaborating with them.

Madboy/Mink talk new EP, making live performances 'theatrical', and reinventing their sound

Persons.Elastic.Superior.Fantastic is Madboy/Mink's third EP with a focus on the synthesizer and the sound of atmospheric, psychedelic rock and pop

As Varanasi's ghats come alive with music, the city could stake its claim to being India's cultural capital

Music events at Varanasi's Ghats have much to offer to attendees — performances by veterans, views of the Ganga and beautiful venues