Spruce Ritual with Lucian Kano Balmer – Spruce Ritual: The Way The Evening Speaks (Ansonica Records, 2023) Spruce Ritual, in collaboration with Lucian Kano Balmer,…
Western classical Encounters with North Indian classical music
Tag: Indian classical music
Magnificent Violin and Tabla Interplay
Robert Vijay Gupta & Badal Roy – Suryodaya (Yarlung Records, 2012) In Suryodaya, the late Badal Roy made a triumphant return with his signature Indian…
EP Release by Jasdeep Singh Degun: A Masterful Fusion of Indian Tradition and Innovation
Jasdeep Singh Degun, a virtuoso sitarist and composer, is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour in support of his groundbreaking debut album, Anomaly.…
The Magnificent Artistry of Shujaat Ali Khan: A Prominent Eastern Classical Vocalist
Shujaat Ali Khan, an eastern classical vocalist hailing from the illustrious Shaam Churasi gharana, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the most promising classical…
Splendid Kamancha and Tabla Improvisations
Swarupa Ananth, Melisa Yildirim – Hues Of Imagination (self-release, 2023) Indian musician and composer Swarupa Ananth and Turkish instrumentalist and composer Melisa Yildirim met at…
Artist Profiles: Percussionist Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar
Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar, a talented percussionist and producer, learned the guidance of Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. She has been an exceptionally talented performer from…
‘You are always a student, no matter where you are in your journey’ – in conversation with ace percussionist-composer Ranjit Barot
Ranjit Barot seems to effortlessly bridge the worlds of jazz, rock, fusion, and Indian pop music. He is the musical director for Oscar-winning composer AR…
Sitarist Roopa Panesar seamlessly intertwines Indian Classical and Western Music
Roopa Panesar – Atma (2023) Roopa Panesar, a British-Asian musician, is set to release a new album in spring 2023 titled “Atma,” which translates to…
The Mesmerizing Sitar: Why We Can’t Resist Its Charms
The sitar, an Indian classical stringed instrument with a body made from a gourd base, features both sympathetic and melody strings. It is most commonly…
Artist Profiles: Master Sitarist Roopa Panesar
Roopa Panesar is regarded as one of the top sitarists to emerge from the UK’s Indian classical music scene. Her repertoire spans Indian classical, jazz,…