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Written by Ashwini ji
How many of you have watched Sridevi swooning to the tune of the Been being played in the movie Nagin? Well, even though the scene may tickle your funny bone a bit, I want to...
What an onslaught of rain we have had this year. An indication perhaps of Mother Nature to amend our ways. India has always been affected by the monsoons, either by its...
o you know what The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have in common? Besides being the biggest and legendary bands of the world, of course. Would you be surprised if...
Beats! Heartbeats... rhythm beats… It’s that aspect of music that every being connects with. It’s that aspect of music that anybody can understand. It’s that aspect of music...
70 years of Independence. And what a transition we have made. Some for the better, some for the worse. But it always helps to look at the brighter side. And music is definitely...
Ever wondered how it must feel to be in the presence of the Navratnas, the Nine Jewels. Well, the audience got a gist of it on a rainy Sunday evening. Perhaps, the Rain Gods...
It usually becomes challenging to describe strong personalities and music par excellence. Hazrat Amir Khusrau and Sant Kabir rightly fall in this class. Legends, geniuses, maestros...
Brain drain is a phenomenon that evolved in the 20th century, when talent and potential move out of India to foreign lands in search of better opportunities...
I have wonderful memories of my holiday in the mesmerizing state of Rajasthan. The landscape, the pristine desert of Jaisalmer, the lip-smacking food, the hospitality...
Pepa, yazh, gubguba, sursingar, kuzhal, algoza… and so on. These aren’t just random words. These are a few of the lesser-known musical instruments of India...
Brain drain is a phenomenon that evolved in the 20th century, when talent and potential move out of India to foreign lands in search of better opportunities...
I have wonderful memories of my holiday in the mesmerizing state of Rajasthan. The landscape, the pristine desert of Jaisalmer, the lip-smacking food, the hospitality...
Pepa, yazh, gubguba, sursingar, kuzhal, algoza… and so on. These aren’t just random words. These are a few of the lesser-known musical instruments of India...
One is such a significant number. We always cherish our ‘firsts’ — our first birthday, first best friend, first time we meet our special someone, first holiday...
As I entered the auditorium, I instantly liked the setup. One of South Mumbai’s (SoBo as we prefer to call it) elite performance platforms was hosting a musical evening...
t’s a cool Saturday evening. Everyone’s dressed up and queuing outside the venue. A group of six are rushing at the last minute to purchase passes for the show...
Once upon a time, in the glorious past of India, dating back to the 13th century, there lived a genius by the name of Amir Khusro — a musician, poet and scholar...
What a festive season it has been here in Mumbai! And what decadent sweets and desserts I’ve indulged in! The guilt of this indulgence encouraged me to hit the gym...
ince my previous article, we have definitely had a good monsoon. Indeed, the sound of Malhar was pleasing! For those of you who are just catching up, Malhar is one of...
A shout-out to all my readers, especially those who are passionate about or pursuing music! Any kind of music! And if you are, I’m confident you know what fun it is to...
The fragrance of wet earth … The sound of the rain … The cool breeze blowing in … The greenery that sprouts everywhere even in a concrete jungle like Mumbai...
hen one of my students asked me with big baffled eyes, “Music has theory?!”, that was the moment it struck me that I need to highlight the fact that music isn’t random...
I was 4 years old when I sang and played my first notes: “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa”. It didn’t feel like an achievement back then. It was only natural for me being born...
I’m sure most of you guys and girls are YouTube junkies. Who doesn’t enjoy watching all the latest videos and uploads? And what a variety we’ve got, too. There’s something...
The Indian Ocean. No, this isn’t a geography lesson. But it’s the name of one of the earliest fusion bands. They have dabbled in experimental music, bringing together...
The stage was set. We could see so the performers busy with their last minute sound set-ups. The performances ahead made up for the delay though. The sounds of the...