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L. Shankar playing his double violin, with his long hair dyed yellow.

Events

L. Shankar to Present Decades of Violin Innovation in Manhattan

L. Shankar is set to perform at New York Society for Ethical Culture: Adler Hall on September 18, 2026. L. Shankar is an internationally acclaimed…

Rootless Dam Mast Qalandar cover artwork. A cover featuring repeating red floral motifs, stretched out arms touching each other, and yellow-pink lettering reading “DAM MAST QALANDAR.” A central pink starburst contains the artist name “ROOTLESS,” all set against bright blue and lavender geometric shapes.

Music videos

Rootless Connects Romani and Punjabi Traditions on “Dam Mast Qalandar”

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2026 No Comments Gypsy music Indian music Punjabi music Roma music Romani music Rootless world fusion world music

Glasgow-based collective Rootless has released a video for its latest single, “Dam Mast Qalandar.” The group brings together Romani and Indian musicians to examine the…

Events

TAFA Music Appreciation Series to Host Meena Venki’s Lecture Demonstration on ‘Navarasamum Sangeetamum’

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2026 1 Comment Indian music Meena Venki Navarasamum Sangeetamum world music

The Ace Fine Arts (TAFA) has announced a lecture demonstration by Meena Venki of Delhi as part of its Music Appreciation Series. The event, titled…

Raghu Dixit poster. Ragu playing guitar live.

Events

South Asian Sounds Returns to Southbank Centre With Raghu Dixit and Zakir Hussain Tribute

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2026 No Comments Indian music Raghu Dixit Talvin Singh world music

Asian Arts Agency will partner with the Southbank Centre for a third consecutive year on the South Asian Sounds series. The concerts return in July…

Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express - Ranjha cover artwork. A black and white photoof the musicians posing outdoors.

Album reviews

Ranjha, a Window into a Phenomenal Desert Tradition

Madison Quinn May 13, 2026 No Comments Indian music Jonny Greenwood Rajasthan Express Rajasthani music Shye Ben Tzur world fusion world music

Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express — Ranjha (World Circuit, 2026) A decade after Junun, Ranjha is a recording with deeper confidence…

A four-panel illustrated cover surrounds the title Donde La Tierra Canta at the center. Top left: two seated women in brown and terracotta tones, each holding a cup, framed by an arch and a split sun/moon. Top right: a lone figure rows a small boat across blue water under a large moonlit horizon. Bottom left: two dancers appear before red flames, with crimson and burgundy contrast. Bottom right: a pale green quetzal bird spreads its wings against green foliage.

Album reviews

Lovely Bengali–Mexican Folk Fusion: Donde La Tierra Canta

Iliana Cabrera April 19, 2026 No Comments Baul music bengali music Indian music Koyel Basu Mexican music son jarocho world fusion world music

Koyel Basu – Donde La Tierra Canta | যেখানে মাটি গান গায় (Where The Earth Sings) (2026) British-Bengali independent artist Koyel Basu has recently released…

Purbayan Chatterjee & Mark Lettieri Soar cover artwork. An illustration of bird feathers.

Music videos

Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments Indian music jazz fusion Mark Lettieri Purbayan Chatterjee sitar world fusion world music

Sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee and guitarist Mark Lettieri have released a new single, “Soar.” This piece represents the moment when structure begins to dissolve, and instinct…

Obituaries

Cherished Indian Star, Vocalist Asha Bhosle Dies at 92

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2026 No Comments Asha Bhosle Bollywood Indian music world music

Acclaimed Indian singer and actress Asha Bhosle passed away 12 April 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was 92 years old. Asha Bhosle’s name was…

Prabir Aur Antaheen cover artwork. A black and white photo of Prabir playing guitar.

Album reviews

Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments Indian music Prabir Mehta world fusion world music

Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

Mahindra Percussion Festival 2026 poster. Photos of artists and conert listings.

Events

4th edition of Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend

Madanmohan Rao March 6, 2026 No Comments Abhisek Mallick Amirthavarshini Manishankar Bickram Ghosh Charu Hariharan Dholak Kaccha Drums of the East Gokul Dhaaki Gopal Barman Indian classical music Indian music Ishan Ghosh Laxman Arvind Mahesh Kale Mahindra Percussion Festival Mylai M Karthikeyan Nada Pravaham Nanbargal Gramiya Kalai Kuzhu Nush Lewis Praveen Sparsh Ranjan De Shalini Mohan Shravan Samsi Swarupa Ananth The Parai Awakens Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman Women Who Drum world music

The fourth edition of the Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in Bangalore this weekend at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, with an impressive lineup…