Mother and I respect each other’s music: Rocker Dhaval Mudgal
August 7th, 2012 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) His musical heritage has helped him sustain his Half Step Down band for the last seven years in the capital's uncertain western music world, ... Read more...
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Karmapa reviving use of Sanskrit in spiritual order
December 24th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The 17th Karmapa of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Ogyen Trinley Dorje is spearheading the revival of Sanskrit - the language in which ... Read more...
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It’s music to everyone’s ears; Jodhpur RIFF starts Oct 12
July 26th, 2011 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) The fourth Jodhpur RIFF, which combines traditional Rajasthani artists with contemporary India, will be held Oct 12-16 in the desert state. It will not only bring ... Read more...
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Jaffna festival to promote reconciliation
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 23 (IANS) Hundreds of Sri Lankan and international folk artists will come together this weekend in Jaffna to celebrate their unique and diverse traditional musical heritage.Twentyfour folk groups ... Read more...
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Indian violinist performs in Trinidad and Tobago
August 9th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian violinist Kala Ramnath enthralled a packed hall here with her scintillating performance during a show ahead of India's Independence Day Aug 15.Ramnath displayed her musical ... Read more...
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DJ culture at weddings hampering brass band industry in Rajkot
June 10th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
Rajkot (Gujarat), June 10 (ANI): With the growing popularity of Disk Jockeys (DJ's) and Casio parties, the musical bands, known for creating the fervour in weddings, are facing an existential crisis and ... Read more...
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Beatles great McCartney receives top music award from US President Obama at the White House
June 3rd, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, June 3 (ANI): Paul McCartney has been honoured with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the highest American award for popular song conferred by the US. ... Read more...
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Soni congratulates Manna Dey for Dadasaheb Phalke award
October 3rd, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni Saturday congratulated legendary playback singer Manna Dey for being named for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, saying it was "richly ... Read more...
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Ambika Soni congratulates Manna Dey for Dada Saheb Phalke Award
October 3rd, 2009 - 7:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept 30 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Saturday congratulated eminent Bollywood playback singer Manna Dey for being selected for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award ... Read more...
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Here’s your chance to win ‘The Beatles’ first contract
July 2nd, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 2 (ANI): If you are a die-hard Beatles fan, here's a chance for you to win the first contract signed by the Fab Four-all you have to do is ... Read more...
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God has blessed Indian music: Rahman
January 23rd, 2009 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) The honour of being the first Indian music director to be nominated for three Oscars sits lightly on the shoulders of A.R. Rahman, who attributes his success and ... Read more...
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Pakistani singers leave behind a message of love in Nainital
October 24th, 2008 - 9:31 pm ICT by ANI
By Vipul Goel
Nainital, Oct.24 (ANI): A visiting group of Pakistani singers enthralled music lovers in Nainital with the melody of their soulful songs during the annual autumn festival.
The Pakistani singers ... Read more...
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Irish musician Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners dies at 73
August 17th, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
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Dublin, Aug 17 (DPA) Irish singer Ronnie Drew of the traditional music band The Dubliners has died at the age of 73 in Dublin after a long illness, national broadcaster RTE reported. ... Read more...
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The piano Lennon played just before death to go on display in New York
August 15th, 2008 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 15 (ANI): The piano that John Lennon played just hours before his murder, and on which the former Beatle wrote and recorded songs for several years will be on ... Read more...
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Reviving lost glory of traditional musical instruments in Punjab
April 28th, 2008 - 8:58 pm ICT by admin
Amritsar, April 28 (ANI): A group of 20 individuals have taken upon themselves the task of reviving lost glory of traditional instruments which reverberated the environment before suffering the onslaught of ... Read more...
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Punjab music festival opens in Delhi
February 2nd, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni inaugurated the three-day cultural and musical festival of Punjab at Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA) in Delhi.
"I am ... Read more...
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