Members of Philadelphia Boys, Madras Musical Association, and Madras MBS together on stage | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai, a city steeped in Indian musical tradition, recently played host to a global collaboration The Museum Theatre, a hallowed space for performances, witnessed a convergence of three distinct choral ensembles — Philadelphia Boys, Madras Musical Association, and Madras MBS. It resulted in a concert that transcended geographical and cultural boundaries. It was organised by Classical Movements, a concert tour company that has created meaningful music experiences across 147 countries.  The evening began with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale (PBCC), a...

Malala Yousafzai attends The Era’s Tour in Wembley with her husband Asser Malik | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @malala Malala Yousafzai recently experienced a warming full-circle moment while attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium. The event marked the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s “first-ever proper concert,” a milestone she shared with her husband, Asser Malik, and friends. The group fully embraced the concert culture, complete with Swiftie friendship bracelets. Malala shared the experience on Instagram, posting a series of photos, alongside which, she reflected on her personal connection to Swift’s music, which began during her childhood in Swat Valley,...

Mehdi and Nourddine Sli’s dance film Stork | Photo Credit: Courtesy: Manifest Dance Film Festival Should not the performing arts be primarily a joyful and positive experience, so that we strive to create an atmosphere of fun and inclusivity? Or should it be necessarily presented in a disciplined form/ template, as witnessed in our classical dance and music, in the name of creating meaningful ‘art’ for the final audience? Can we not give priority to our intuitive feelings , instead of obeying codified notations as passed down to us through our elders? Do we have to believe that those traditions...