The sarangi is a traditional stringed musical instrument that is commonly played in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal. Transitioning to its physical characteristics,…
The Sarangi, the Ancient Bowed Instrument of South Asia
Tag: Indian classical music
Manoyatri’s Remarkable Fusion: From Indian Roots to Worldwide Appeal
Avra Banerjee – Manoyatri – The Mind Voyager (Muzik House Productions, 2023) Manoyatri is a collection of four unique compositions created by Composed by Avra…
Indika Festival 2023 to Celebrate Indian Music and Culture
The Indika Festival, scheduled for this upcoming Autumn from the 1st to the 12th of November 2023, promises a splendid 12-day extravaganza celebrating the diverse…
Indian-American Sitar Virtuoso Arjun Verma
Arjun Verma, an accomplished Indian-American sitarist and composer, has enjoyed a prolific career spanning over three decades. His musical journey has taken him to top…
Eminent Indian Vocalist Mashkoor Ali Khan
Mashkoor Ali Khan, born on February 27, 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical singer and instructor from the Kirana musical tradition. He is the grandson…
Carnatic Music Maestro Aditya Prakash
Aditya Prakash, an award-winning vocalist known for his powerful and emotive voice, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He grew up in an artistic…
The Ancient Rudra Veena of India
The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…
Aditya Prakash’s Musical Alchemy Revitalizes Ancient Ragas with Modern Resonance”
Aditya Prakash – Karnatik Roots (Yarlung Records, 2023) Aditya Prakash, a highly talented musician hailing from India, masterfully unveils seven mesmerizing ragas on his album…
The Ancient Vichitra Veena
By Dr. Mustafa Raza The veena or been is the oldest Indian classical music instrument. It was perfected in design in the 7th Century, but…
Mridangam Maestro T. S. Nandakumar
T. Shankaranaryanan Nandakumar (T S Nandakumar), born on March 17, 1958, is a multitalented Indian Carnatic music percussionist celebrated for his mastery of the mridangam…