Customs officer pens book on sound recordings
February 8th, 2012 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Sound is 50 percent partner in a film, Commissioner of Customs and Excise A.N. Sharma said during the release of his book "Baajanama" here Wednesday.The book ... Read more...
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Asha Bhosle, Gulzar named among 10 People of The Year
January 31st, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) From classical stalwarts like Pandit Jasraj, Hariprasad Chaurasia, L. Subramaniam and Zakir Hussain, to celebrated singers like Asha Bhosle, Yesudas and Shubha Mudgal -- 10 ... Read more...
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India losing music genres due to Bollywood: Shubha Mudgal (Interview)
January 27th, 2012 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Shubha Mudgal has nothing against Bollywood, but the veteran singer with deep roots in Hindustani classical says if everyone keeps running after creating masala songs ... Read more...
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Want to move out of ‘Kolaveri’ shadow: 21-year-old composer
January 27th, 2012 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) He is all of 21 and can boast of over 38 million YouTube hits for his song. But Anirudh Ravichander, composer of the phenomenally ... Read more...
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Asha Bhosle to receive lifetime achievement award
January 12th, 2012 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards, to be held in Mumbai Saturday.She ... Read more...
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Shubha Mudgal’s music fest to host conclave
January 11th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Singer Shubha Mudgal and tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan's annual music festival will introduce a conclave this time that will address various issues plaguing the music ... Read more...
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There is a music revolution on in India: Jalebee Cartel
December 11th, 2011 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) There is no denying the fact that Bollywood is a major portion of the Indian music pie. But electronic music band Jalebee Cartel feels winds ... Read more...
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Indian music as complex as the sari: Imogen Heap (Interview)
November 26th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Grammy award-winning British musician Imogen Heap, known for using the sounds of frying pans and glasses in his compositions, compares Indian music with the sari ... Read more...
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Pitbull excited about maiden visit to India
November 11th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) After pop star Lady Gaga and Metallica, it's time for Indian music lovers to gear up for foot tapping experience with Pitbull. The American ... Read more...
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Bhupen was ‘a spiritual being’: Ravi Shankar
November 9th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Wednesday described legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika, who died Saturday, as "a deep spiritual being".In a message mourning his death ... Read more...
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Jay Sean’s acting dreams
November 8th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 8 (IANS) British singer Jay Sean says acting is his "big passion" and that he is looking for a "quality product"."I've always been interested in acting because I ... Read more...
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Shaan’s tryst with acting! (Movie Snippets)
October 26th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Singer Shaan showcased his acting skills when he donned different get-ups to represent some popular characters from Hindi movies at the 2nd Chevrolet Global Indian ... Read more...
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US jazz band sways to Indian beats
October 26th, 2011 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Music has once again transcended borders with a top American jazz fusion band including a Hindi track by composer Sandeep Chowta in its new album.Contemporary ... Read more...
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Scorsese pays tribute to George Harrison’s Indian connection
October 21st, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) He was one of the most important musicians of our times. Not just because George Harrison belonged to the Beatles but also because he was the ... Read more...
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Maharashtra mourns Jagjit Singh’s death
October 10th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Politicians in Maharashtra mourned the death of Jagjit Singh Monday, saying the ghazal maestro's absence will be felt by the music fraternity and millions of ... Read more...
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Where have private Indipop albums gone?
October 7th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Remember the last time you walked into a music store to buy a pop music album? The era of the 1990s may have seen ... Read more...
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Happy at popularity of Punjabi music: Daler Mehndi
October 2nd, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) With his foot tapping compositions, Daler Mehndi is credited with changing the definition of Punjabi music. And the singer says he feels proud to see ... Read more...
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First draft of ‘Dabangg 2′ ready: Arbaaz Khan
September 23rd, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Sep 23 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan has already begun work on the sequel to his national award winning film "Dabangg" and says the first draft of the script ... Read more...
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SRK itching to do romantic film
September 23rd, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Sep 23 (IANS) Bollywood's king of romance Shah Rukh Khan has been doing hardcore stunts for his upcoming films "RA.One" and "Don 2", and says now he desperately ... Read more...
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Sonu Nigam, Pyarelal recreate 1960s magic
September 23rd, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Sep 23 (IANS) It was a sight to behold when singer Sonu Nigam recreated the 1960s by singing popular songs of the time with legendary Pyarelal of musical duo ... Read more...
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SRK remembers Pataudi as friend’s friend
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Sep 22 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he had "huge attachment" to Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi who died Thursday, and remembers the Indian cricket legend as ... Read more...
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GIMA set for a confluence of all musical styles
September 13th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) The second addition of music awards, Chevrolet Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA), will bring musicians from different musical backgrounds and styles to perform at one platform ... Read more...
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Music composer as important as the film hero: Salim Merchant (Interview)
September 4th, 2011 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Salim Merchant of music director duo Salim-Sulaiman feels that a music composer is as vital to a film as the lead actor."Music director is as important ... Read more...
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GIMA voting process starts
August 30th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) The Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA), which honours artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Indian music, has started the voting process Tuesday to ... Read more...
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Rajasthan fest to showcase fusion of Indian, western music
August 12th, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Indian music from the countryside and Rajasthan's desert will meet cross-cultural western notes at the five-day Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), said the ... Read more...
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Lata conferred lifetime achievement award
August 9th, 2011 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was Monday presented the lifetime achievement award for her contribution to Indian music at a function here.Receiving the award, given by ... Read more...
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Ali Zafar hunts for new face for music video (With Images)
July 27th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Pakistani Singer-actor Ali Zafar, who featured in Bollywood movie "Tere Bin Laden", is looking for a fresh face for his new music video for the ... Read more...
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Saregama India, Timbre Media to launch genre-based radio channels
July 7th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Music label Saregama India Ltd and Timbre Media Pvt Ltd have joined hands to provide genre-based radio channels to Indian listeners.The Saregama India-Timbre Media strategic alliance ... Read more...
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Darbar’s charge ‘unprecedented and preposterous’: Oscar panel
June 11th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has dismissed as "unprecedented and preposterous" Indian music composer Ismail Darbar's charge that A.R. Rahman "bought" his ... Read more...
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No action against Ismail Darbar: Oscar panel
June 10th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has denied any action against Indian music composer Ismail Darbar for alleging that A.R. Rahman "bought" ... Read more...
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Reality shows now a commercial ball game: Shreya Ghoshal
June 6th, 2011 - 9:07 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) She is the product of a talent hunt show herself, but national award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal says the ethos of reality shows in India has undergone ... Read more...
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From ‘Sholay’ to ‘Three Idiots’, Bollywood captivates Ethiopians
May 25th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 25 (IANS) Bollywood fever is sweeping Africa's political capital, with a week-long festival of 14 films, including blockbusters like "Sholay" and "Three Idiots", enthralling cinegoers.The films ... Read more...
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Rahman in Mick Jagger’s new band
May 22nd, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 22 (IANS) Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger has formed a new band, Super Heavy, along with singers Dave Stewart, Damian Marley, Joss Stone and Oscar winning ... Read more...
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Indian music speaks to soul: rock icon Steven Tyler (Interview)
May 21st, 2011 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) You know him as a rock icon, famous for his on-stage antics, powerful voice and signature screams. But there are things about Aerosmith frontman ... Read more...
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After Pakistan, ‘Coke Studio’ to rock India
May 20th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) After wooing music lovers in Pakistan, "Coke Studio", a popular musical concept, now comes to India and it will bring together 45 musicians from different ... Read more...
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