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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Goa University to have Mario Miranda, Anthony Gonsalves chairs
May 3rd, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 3 (IANS) Legendary cartoonist Mario Miranda and Bollywood music composer Anthony Gonsalves, both natives of Goa, have been honoured posthumously with the establishment of two chairs in their ... Read more...
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Tagore songs at Munich music fest
April 10th, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) East will meet West at a music festival in Munich next week when a 10-member ensemble from Kolkata teams up with performers from Germany in a ... Read more...
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India, Russia bond over music
February 27th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A group of 50 Russian and Central Asian students and instructors of western music will perform at Teen Murti theatre Tuesday after a week of ... Read more...
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Raja Pandit finally composes independently for ‘Jeet lengey Jahaan’ (With Image)
January 5th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After assisting composers for two decades, Raja Pandit has finally independently directed the soundtrack for the upcoming film "Jeet Lengey Jahaan" and thanks his ... Read more...
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Hindustani classical music will never die, say exponents
January 4th, 2012 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Masters of Hindustani classical music who were in Kolkata Tuesday to announce an annual music conference admitted that the genre was losing ground to Bollywood and ... Read more...
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Indira’s leadership spirit sown in Santiniketan: Biographer
November 17th, 2011 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The seeds of leadership were sown in late prime minister Indira Gandhi during her years at Santiniketan, the institution founded in West Bengal by Nobel ... Read more...
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Priyanka misses family on Diwali (Movie Snippets)
October 25th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra is busy working on her music album in Los Angeles and says she is missing the Diwali festivities with her family ... Read more...
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Making music is magic: Priyanka (Movie Snippets)
October 15th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is working on her debut international music album, feels that making music is magical."Packing packing...Craziness...off to LA tonight...Making music ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra taking music lessons for album
September 10th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra, set to start a new innings as singer in her debut international music album, is taking vocal lessons to fit into ... Read more...
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Film songs acted as catalyst of change in India: Luke Kenny
August 28th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Hindi film music has echoed the changes in Indian popular culture for the last 60 years mirroring the growth of the country in sync ... 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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When yoga and classical music combine to heal
July 21st, 2011 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Agra, July 21 (IANS) What do you get when you combine the elaborate postures of yoga with the soothing strains of Indian classical music? A novel music therapy for the ... Read more...
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Small town designer impresses at first-ever show (With Images)
March 12th, 2011 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) From a small town in Orissa to one of the biggest fashion events of the country, young designer Manas Dash created a stir at his first-ever ... Read more...
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Why it’s destination India for Bryan Adams and the like
February 10th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Thanks to its net-savvy and well-travelled people, rich music and dance traditions and openness to experimentation, India has become a hit with top Western ... Read more...
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Winter beats: The great sound feast on in Delhi
December 14th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) An Indo-jazz concert, a rock festival with performances by international bands and a jazz festival - young Delhi is on its feet this winter, rocking ... Read more...
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Suspended in air, US dancers give Delhi building a high (With Image)
November 26th, 2010 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) High on the glass and steel facade of the multi-storey LIC building in Connaught Place here, they looked like butterflies against a shimmering surface. But they were ... Read more...
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Goa has no ear for Bollywood music
November 7th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
Panaji, Nov 7 (IANS) "Munni badnaam hui", the rambunctious song from the blockbuster "Dabangg", simply won't get you the wolf whistles here. Music lovers in Goa, known for its nightclubs ... Read more...
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Pakistani singer set for four-city India tour
August 20th, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) He was Shah Rukh Khan's voice for the hit song "Mitwa" and is the son of legendary classical music exponent Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. ... Read more...
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Shor Bazaar Ka Shor!!
August 11th, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): You have always seen Lord Krishna and Radha dancing to the tunes of many hymns. But have you ever imagined this love submerged pair tapping ... Read more...
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Indian bands find survival tough, but rock on (With Images)
August 2nd, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Gaining acceptance, convincing record labels, fighting piracy and making ends meet. While international bands like U2, AC/DC and Coldplay are rolling in the millions, Indian ... Read more...
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“I Wish I Could Get A Chance To Do A Typical Musical Film In Gujarati”: Ayesha Takia Azmi
July 8th, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Ayesha Takia nay Ayesha Takia Azmi always "Wanted' to join a "Paathshaala' of music! Yes! Seriously speaking she always had this great passion for music especially ... Read more...
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Plato’s Works Contain Secret Musical Messages
July 6th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 6, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Jay Kennedy, a historian and philosopher of science in the University of Manchester, has found a secret musical code in the works of ... Read more...
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Indian rock band heads for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
June 12th, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Come August and Something Relevant aka STR, a young band from Mumbai, will be off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it will perform at 22 venues ... Read more...
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Music Maesto Illayaraja Gets Unique Birthday Gift From Son
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Music maestro Illayaraja celebrated his 67th birthday in style on 2nd June. He received a grand party from the unit members of the film Kulasekaranum kulipadayanum, ... Read more...
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Niladri Kumar To Take His Creation ‘The Zitar’ To International Levels
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:13 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Indian musical protégé, Niladri Kumar is all set to take his creation "the Zitar' to international levels. The Zitar is an instrument which is a mix of ... Read more...
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Dj Sandy returns to Mumbai!
April 9th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 9, 2010 ( Sampurn Wire): DJ Sandy has been playing in countries like Australia, UK and the UAE and now he is back in Mumbai. Sandy started of his career ... Read more...
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Rahman Conservatory in plans to bring Russian style piano
April 8th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): AR Rahman's KM Music Conservatory, which claims that after receiving training there, one can perform within nine months, is in plans to bring the famous Russian ... Read more...
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“Perform in nine months”–claims Rahman’s Music Conservatory
April 7th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's (Slumdog Millionaire) KM Music Conservatory claims that after its training, one can "perform in nine months".Admissions are currently on at the Conservatory, ... Read more...
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Singer Sowmya Raoh ties up with New York based EEG Talent
April 1st, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):EEG, the North American Management Agency has decided to sign Sowmya Raoh, a leading Bollywood singer. EEG is a well established management company in America. They have ... Read more...
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Pyarelal jigs to Western music!
March 13th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):The legendary Pyarelaljji, who started his career first as an arranger, then a conductor and went on to become one of the most noted composers of our ... Read more...
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A.R. Rahman offers scholarships at his Music Conservatory
December 24th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 24 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's (Slumdog Millionaire) world-class KM Music Conservatory is offering scholarships.Scholarships will be offered to deserving students from the A.R. Rahman Foundation. Scholarships ... Read more...
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Oscar winner A R Rahman creating a world-class orchestra in Chennai
December 13th, 2009 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Dec. 13 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's KM Music Conservatory is reportedly attempting to recreate a world-class orchestra for the enjoyment of Indians."Currently Indian composers must go abroad to ... Read more...
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A.R. Rahman’s Music Conservatory opens admissions for its prestigious Diploma
December 7th, 2009 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 7 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's world famous KM Music Conservatory has opened admissions for its prestigious Diploma Course starting next year.Students in this program will undergo "rigorous ... Read more...
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A.R. Rahman’s Music Conservatory plans new programs in saxophone, other instruments
November 27th, 2009 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 27 (ANI): Oscar wining music composer A.R. Rahman's prestigious KM Music Conservatory is reportedly proposing to launch preparatory program in various instruments.It is proposing to offer this 2-5 ... Read more...
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