Umashankar is the son of percussion maestro Vikku Vinayakram. Umashankar is the only one among his siblings to follow in his distinguished father’s footsteps by…
Artist Profiles: Umashankar
Tag: Indian classical music
Artist Profiles: V. Selvaganesh
V. Selvaganesh was born in Chennai, India on December 28, 1966. He is the son of percussion maestro Vikku Vinayakram. V. Selvaganesh is one of…
Artist Profiles: Humayun Khan
Humayun Khan is an excellent singer of North Indian classical music as well as the traditional folk and modern classical music of Afghanistan. Born in…
Artist Profiles: Brooklyn Raga Massive
The joyful Brooklyn Raga Massive (BRM) is a non-profit artist collective committed to creating cross-cultural perception through Indian classical and Raga inspired music. It includes…
Deeply Expressive Sarod
Amjad Ali Khan – Mohsha (Real World Records, 2005/2019 reissue) Amjad Ali Khan’s highly acclaimed Mohsha album was originally released on April 25, 2005. It…
Artist Profiles: Ali Akbar Khan
Maestro Ali Akbar Khan was a master of the sarod and founder and teacher at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California.…
Southbank Centre in the UK Announces Shankar 100, a Celebration of Ravi Shankar’s Centenary
The year 2020 will mark 100 years since the birth of groundbreaking Indian musician, composer, educator and sitar master Ravi Shankar. Shankar’s association with Southbank…
Artist Profiles: V.G. Jog
Vishnu Gobind Jog (V.G. Jog) was a venerated elder statesman of the North Indian violin. A highly respected musician and educator, he toured throughout the…
Artist Profiles: Habib Khan
Pandit Habib Khan is regarded as one of the best sitar players in the world today. He was born into a family of musicians and…
The Nine Day Navaratri Sangeetothsavam 2019 by Ekata Muscat at Muscat
Ekata Muscat hosted a 9-day Navaratri Sangeetothsavam from September 29 to October 7, 2019 at Al Masaa Hall, Ruwi Muscat which was well organized and…