Art speaks loudly even before it is taught. One does not need formal training to understand and appreciate it. While music, ...

Carnatic singer T M Krishna has been redefining his art by breaking traditional norms and exploring contemporary themes. He began questioning his practices in 2001 and changed his performance style in ...

“The only mystery in life is why the Kamikaze pilots wore helmets,” said Al McGuire. Other mysteries are right up there too — why khayal performers use the harmonium to accompany their incredibly ...

Blend it like Louiz Banks The celebrated pianist, who just turned 80, was writing jazz compositions using Carnatic scales four decades ago Updated - May 25, 2021 09:22 am IST ...

It's a music tradition that's believed to have divine origins. CHENNAI: It's a music tradition that's believed to have divine origins. The lyrics of traditional Carnatic music compositions are usually ...

Every year, as the December Carnatic music season picks up momentum, a frequent topic of discussion is the place of sahitya in Carnatic music. Is sahitya central or secondary? Instrumentalists of high ...

&bull The finest compliment anyone can pay for a musician came from Jawaharlal Nehru. After a concert by M.S. Subbulakshmi, he exclaimed, “Who am I, a mere prime minister, before this queen of song?” ...