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

CHENNAI:Despite threats from Hindu fundamentalist groups, ‘Yesuvin Sangama Sangeetham’, a concert envisioned by renowned Carnatic artist T Samuel Joseph (Shyaam) went on as planned in the city on ...

As he celebrates his 50th year in the field of Carnatic music, it is hard to believe that vocalist Karaikudi M S Mani once distinguished himself as a classical violinist. “God closed one door and ...

A newcomer to the Capital District is dedicating herself to introducing a classical music form largely unfamiliar to Western ears: an ancient musical tradition from southern India. Vocalist Vidya ...

For Dr. N. Rajam, who just added the Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award to her long list of honours (including the Padma Bhushan, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, and the Padma Shri), ...

He's performed with George Harrison, Yehudi Menuhin; taken the Carnatic violin around the world; created a new formula for music. We must try new things,he says He was only six when he performed live ...

Violin Maestro L. Subramaniam comes from a musical family. He began his training in violin under the tutelage of his father, Professor V. Lakshminarayana. Both his brothers - late L. Vaidyanathan and ...

This week I am at the Esplanade concert halls in Singapore for the annual music festival, where several world artistes are presenting their interpretations of Indian music. Many of these acts take ...