Category: Music

Yo Yo Honey Singh in ‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’ | Photo Credit: Courtesy Of Netflix Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary film, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, which chronicles the journey of the titular iconic music sensation. Directed by Mozez Singh and produced by Sikhya Entertainment, the documentary...

Sikkil Gurucharan. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement H. Ramakrishnan Sikkil Gurucharan once again proved he belongs to the rare group of musicians who absorb the culture they need and discover adequate techniques to creatively express it.  His exhaustive Bhairavi alapana brought out all the melodic hues of the time-tested raga. The opening notes created a...

Menuka Paudel | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When we met Menuka Paudel, 26, she was sitting in her plush hotel room, a plate of food covered on the table and a glass of juice by her side. She had just finished rehearsing with a Bengaluru-based band led by Rudolph David, former bassist of Thermal and...

It’s that time of the year when the city is abuzz with events — each as exciting and interesting as the next — and there doesn’t seem to be enough time to enjoy them all. So if you are ruing missing out the last Candlelight Concert, don’t. According to the organisers, this immersive affair is...

Jay-Z | Photo Credit: Hannah McKay Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has publicly addressed his inclusion in a refiled civil lawsuit accusing both him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of an anonymous plaintiff identified as Jane Doe, the lawsuit claims the alleged assault occurred...

Usha Uthup | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, often sparked by something small — a trinket, a scent, a dish, book, or even a voice. One such voice is that of Indian pop icon Usha Uthup, whose deep, familiar tone resonates across generations. “You must stay relevant, or you get left...

Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty performing at the Sursagar festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Purbayan Chatterjee showcased the melodic potential of the sitar to its fullest, offering an aesthetic experience for connoisseurs of music. He commenced his concert for the  42nd anniversary celebrations of Sur Sagar, a collaborative venture with the Kolkata-based ITC Sangeet Research Academy...

Considered one of the greenest festivals in the country, Echoes of Earth is back with their seventh edition this year. Themed Symphony of Seasons, this year’s show revolves around the seasons and their role in our environment. As always, the musical line-up will see artistes from around the world and India, and across genres, perform...

Singer Suchetha Satish | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT “My motto has always been music beyond boundaries,” says 19-year-old Suchetha Satish, who is set to perform a multi-lingual international concert titled Music Beyond Borders on December 6 at the Soorya Festival in Thiruvananthapuram. This marks the first time in the 47-year history of the festival that...

Afrojack is all set to perform in India | Photo Credit: Sunburn India India’s EDM fans are in for a thrilling start to 2025 as Sunburn Arena gears up to host Grammy-winning DJ and producer Afrojack for two spectacular performances. The Dutch artist, celebrated globally for hits like “Take Over Control”, “Hey Mama”, and “Titanium”,...