In a rare confluence of classical artistry and modern neuroscience, researchers at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, have offered scientific validation to something Indian musicians have long intuited — that music heals.
The Ras Magan Music Academy held a cultural evening programme of classical music at Kalamandir, Kolkata recently.
Actress Sheeba Chaddha recently opened up about her childhood connection to the script of “Bandish Bandits.”.
On 29 October this year, a musical tribute was held to honor Timirbaran Bhattacharya, the father of Indian symphony in Hindustani classical music.
Classical music enthusiasts in Delhi were recently treated to a memorable evening of Hindustani music at the “Dr Kalyan Mukherjea Memorial Concert”, presented by the Raga Fellowship Foundation at Triveni Kala Sangam. The concert featured an exquisite khayal vocal performance by Sh. Ghulam Hasan Khan of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, followed by a sarod recital by Pt Arnab Chakrabarty.
Tabla maestro Suraj Nirwan taught the students about the fundamentals of rhythm in Indian classical music in this engaging workshop by highlighting the role of tabla in traditional and modern music.
Pushpak Dance Academy has a heartwarming record of bringing productions of different dance groups or academies together. On 1 July, a packed Rabindra Sadan witnessed another such example of bonhomie featuring four extraordinary items
The monthly classical music events organised by the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture are serving the cause of music in a big way.
The Music Festival was held from March 27-29 at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra Lawns, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi.
The state government for the first time will organize a Classical Music Festival from 19-21 January. Around 50 classical musicians will take part in the programme which will be held at the Ektara Mukta Mancha.
