Category: Music

Watch: In conversation with Hip hop Tamizha Adhi There is a dystopian universe where the iconic Ripon Buildings of Chennai, the seat of the Greater Chennai Corporation, is obliterated. One sees overgrown vines snaking through a gutted, iconic colonial building — an evident casualty of an apocalyptic war. It is amidst the rubble and strife...

Vidya Kalyanaraman and Vasudha Ravi with Violinist Bombay Madhavan, B. Ganapathyraman on the mridangam and N. Sundar on the morsing and tabla. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Vasudha Ravi and Vidya Kalyanaraman collaborated recently for their Gokulashtami special thematic concert, ‘Colours of Krishna’, hosted by Hamsadhwani. Their musical offering was a blend of conceptual depth,...

Globally celebrated conductor Zubin Mehta was greeted with a standing ovation as he walked to the podium at Mumbai’s packed Jamshed Bhabha Theatre recently. His movements seem to have slowed down considerably with age but the familiar enthusiasm and aura were still intact. After greeting the audience, the 88-year-old maestro faced musicians of the Symphony...

In the last quarter of 2024, Sukhwinder Singh has four Hindi music albums slated for release, one each month. He has recorded 27 filmi and non-filmi songs during the year, which includes one of his personal favourites, a Bangla song on football. The voice of ‘Jai Ho’, ‘Chaiyya chaiyya’, ‘Chak de India’, ‘Ghanana ghana’, ‘Dard-e-disco’...

Thaikkundam Bridge | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Much to the delight of NCR’s music lovers, the Gods relented as the incessant rains stopped during the weekend ensuring smoothing sailing for the sixth edition of the Radio 93.5 Red FM’s South Side Story at the Capital’s Indira Gandhi Stadium. The annual festival, in print partnership with...

Maalavika Sundar will perform a mix of covers and originals at The Hindu Music and Food Festival -2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Festivals, almost by definition, ought to be egalitarian and collaborative. Music festivals in particular, since art is a great leveller. In a cultural milieu, it actually doesn’t take much effort to break...

The huge vinayaka sculpture inside the Uchhipillaiyar temple, Rockfort, in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: R.M. RAJARATHINAM The annual Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand spectacle that goes beyond religious realms and celebrates unity among people. Adding to the festive spirit is the musical element. Other than devotionals, there are several kritis, composed by...

Linkin Park returns with new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain | Photo Credit: Linkin Park Seven years after the tragic death of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has re-emerged with new music and fresh talent. In a livestream event, band members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn introduced their new lineup, including...

Malayali Monkeys on stage | Photo Credit: Sudhi Malayali Monkeys burst into the Malayalam indie music scene last year wearing masks that resemble monkeys. They have not revealed their names or faces so far, but have created a flutter with their quirky songs. After their first song ‘Oombalum kanjiyum’ went viral, they sang ‘Mathapithakkale maappu’...

From Rajadhiraaj | Photo Credit: Courtesy: NMACC The curtain may have come down on Rajadhiraaj:Love Life Leela, but the experience lingers. The musical was as opulently conceived as the venue — Grand Theatre at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The 2,000 seats across three levels and the 18 exclusive boxes were packed...