‘Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal’ soundtrack lacks fizz (IANS music review)
September 13th, 2012 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Jalees Shewani; Singers: Shadaab Faridi, Monali Thakur, Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami, Keerthi Sagathia, Sugandha Mishra, Babul Supriyo, Bela Shende, Ujjaini, Uvie, Wajid; Rating: ... Read more...
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Folk gets a new high in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2′ soundtrack (IANS Music Review)
July 21st, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2"; Music Director: Sneha Khanwalkar; Lyricist: Varun Grover; Singers: Durga, Sneha Khanwalkar, Rasika D Rani (Trinidad), Kids of Musahar Village, Padmashree Sharda Sinha, Piyush Mishra, ... Read more...
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‘Pancham drew inspiration from sounds made by beggars, shepherds’
June 28th, 2012 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) Very few know that legendary music composer R.D. Burman, who is credited with revolutionising Indian film music by bledning classical and western scores, had even ... Read more...
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‘Independent music getting recognition’ (With Images)
March 29th, 2012 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Singer Nikhil D'Souza, who is the voice behind popular songs "Mere Bina", and "Gubbare", says the time is ripe for independent music composers as people ... Read more...
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Whitney Houston: Another star falls (Roundup)
February 12th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) Highly acclaimed but troubled singer Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room, sending shockwaves among her legions of fans and ... Read more...
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Pop star Whitney Houston dies at 48 (Second Lead)
February 12th, 2012 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) One of the world's best-selling and highly awarded music artists, Whitney Houston was found dead in a California hotel. She was 48.She was found ... Read more...
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No problems with Sanjay: RGV (Movie Snippets)
October 21st, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma has rubbished reports that he is having a difficult time getting extra dates from actor Sanjay Dutt to re-shoot some scenes ... Read more...
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Sufi singer Kailash Kher to perform in Kathmandu concert
April 13th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Apr. 13 (ANI): Popular Sufi singer Kailash Kher will perform at a concert at Kathmandu's Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday evening.Kher's performance style is uniquely his and he executes it ... Read more...
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Sufi singer Kailash Kher to perform at Kathmandu concert
April 13th, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Apr. 13 (ANI): Popular Sufi singer Kailash Kher will perform at a concert at Kathmandu's Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday evening.Kher's performance style is uniquely his and he executes it ... Read more...
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Pandit Jasraj enthrals Dhaka audience
March 20th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 20 (IANS) Music enthusiasts here were thrilled as Pandit Jasraj, one of India's best known exponents of Hindustani classical music, played to a packed house here.The musical soiree ... Read more...
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Arjun Rampal to learn thumri, dadra for cop role
March 17th, 2011 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) After Salman Khan, it is Arjun Rampal's turn to play a cop in a dusty backward town of Uttar Pradesh. His character is based on ... Read more...
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Mom challenges family to unplug for 6 months
January 21st, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Susan Maushart has done a very crazy experiment that shocked her family to the core. She challenged her family to unplug for half a year. That ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian Bares It All… Almost!
January 15th, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kim Kardashian is 30-year old, and possesses the perfect body for a woman of her age - voluptuous and bold. And she thought to titillate the world with a close ... Read more...
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Lata Mangeshkar’s New Year Calendar Dedicated To Music Directors!
December 31st, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar has some exciting New Year plans and that will definitely bring smile to many music directors of the industry. The melody queen has compiled ... Read more...
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Ada.. A Way Of Life: Get A Taste Of Reality
December 23rd, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Film Title: Ada.. A Way Of Life Star Cast: Ayaan Ahmad, Nauheed Cyrusi, Ayesha Jhulka, Milind Gunaji, Rahul Roy and others.Direction: Tanvir Ahmad.Music: A.R RahmanIt is a sensuous musical ... Read more...
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Mozart’s cradle to Indian raga: Long journey for Austrian jazz band
December 4th, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) From the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg to the jazz festivals of Europe and finally to India, the musical journey of K3, ... Read more...
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American Idol 10 To Premiere On January 12 Next Year
November 3rd, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):The craze American idol is back as the 10th seasons promo is already in the air. The 10th season of the reality show is set to premiere ... Read more...
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Veecon Group Forays Into Music & Entertainment With Devotional Masterpieces
October 20th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 20, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): Veecon Group is a professionally managed diversified corporate entity having interests in "Alternate Energy Development, Marketing & Distribution of Hi- technology Security Equipment's including Scanners ... Read more...
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Little Keshava’s tabla journey began at dining table
October 11th, 2010 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
By V. Jagannathan
Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) The seven-year-old's fingers created magic on the tabla at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony but little Keshava's musical journey began at the dining table when he ... Read more...
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Reliving the music and memories of Mallikarjun Mansur
September 26th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Mallikarjun Mansur was so "full of music" that each time he opened his mouth music would flow out of him. He would often sing at ... Read more...
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It’s music time at LFW with Salim-Sulaiman, Sunidhi on ramp
September 20th, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Designers Bhumika and Shyamal Shodhan took the audiences on a musical journey by having composer duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant and singer Sunidhi Chauhan as their show stoppers.
While ... Read more...
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Rahman, Resul Ready With Autobiographies
May 10th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It's almost official now. The startling musical journey of A. R. Rahman has now been chronicled by the maestro in an autobiography.In Tamil and English, ... Read more...
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Musical Festival Ozzfest 2010 Lineup Announced
May 1st, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
California, May 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is some real good news for all the heavy metal and hard rock music lovers who eagerly wait for the annual musical extravaganza Ozzfest ... Read more...
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Nicki Minaj pulls out of Rihanna’s tour
April 9th, 2010 - 12:25 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Apr 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Nicki Minaj has decided that she would not be a part of the upcoming Rihanna’s tour - 'Last Girl on Earth'. She announced the ... Read more...
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Indian Ocean performed live at IMAX BIG Cinemas on the eve of the release of their musical film - Leaving Home.
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Performs the 1st Indian Ocean Live Concert inside a cinema auditoriumAs Leaving Home - The Life and Music of Indian Ocean is all set for its theatrical ... Read more...
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Founder of Bossa Nova - Johnny Alf dies
March 8th, 2010 - 11:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Rio De Janeiro, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The founder of the Bossa Nova music – Johnny Alf has succumbed to his battle with prostrate cancer. He was 80 years old. A ... Read more...
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Messenger of love- Parthiv Gohil
February 8th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Parthiv Gohil, a playback singer for Indian films received the passion for music from both his great-grandfather and father. Gohil hit the limelight when he won the ... Read more...
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Musical Band The Swell Season Performs On “The Late Show With David Letterman”
February 6th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Musical duo The Swell Season managed to give an impressive performance when they appeared on the "The Late Show with David Letterman" on Friday night as ... Read more...
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A.R. Rahman sweeps the Grammy Awards
February 2nd, 2010 - 12:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Mozart of Madras A.R. Rahman has brought home yet another honor by winning not one but two Grammy Awards for his hit track "Jai Ho' from ... Read more...
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Bobby McFerrin judged the finale of ‘Sing-Off’
December 22nd, 2009 - 7:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, Dec 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Sing-off finale was judged by Shawn Stockman, Bobby McFerrin, Natasha Bedingfield, and Ben Folds. And before the winning group was named, Natasha Bedingfield, Bobby ... Read more...
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Indian classical music coincides with spirituality: Khan brothers
December 22nd, 2009 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Young sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, the sons of legendary sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, feel Indian classical music has an ... Read more...
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Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan co-author a book
December 21st, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The book- '50 Maestros 50 Recordings' is an invaluable guide to the best of Indian classical music and will be released on the 21st of December, by Mr. Shashi Tharoor, Union ... Read more...
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Amaan and Ayaan co-author 50 Maestros 50 Recordings
December 19th, 2009 - 3:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
An invaluable guide to the best of Indian classical music the book "50 Maestros 50 Recordings' by Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan will be released on the 21st of ... Read more...
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Swanand rocks 3 Idiots
December 14th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Songs of "3 Idiots' proves to be yet another milestone in lyricists Swanand Kirkire's musical journey, as critics have given a thumbs-up to the music and have categorically applauded the lyrics ... Read more...
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Mega Challenge gets its winner
December 12th, 2009 - 1:39 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Zee's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mega Challenge' has finally come to an conclusion as the winner was declared tonight in a mega way wit lots of sitare performing live on ... Read more...
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