So, she decided to name her show ‘O Gaanewali’, which will be showcased this week at three different venues in the National ...

A soulful musical evening of classical music, storytelling, and narration was conducted by Shri Aditya Nirmal, a distinguished disciple of Pandit Samaresh Chowdhury under the school of Pandit Ravi ...

Padma Bhushan Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty highlights the distinctions between North and South Indian music, noting the devotional focus of Carnatic compositions versus the everyday themes in Hindustani ...

Hindustani classical vocalist Ronkini Gupta sings Ae Ri Aali Piya Bin, a Raag Yaman bandish, and then explains it to the audience of about 40 gathered in an elegant living room in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj.

Over the last 20 years, many new operas have reflected on contemporary events with engaging music, drama, and observations that have resonated strongly with audiences. One such opera is “Thumbprint,” ...

Amir Khusrau (1253–1325) was a visionary poet, scholar, and musician who played a defining role in shaping hindustani classical music. Living during the Delhi Sultanate, he introduced innovative ...

At the heart of this year’s edition is a rare dialogue between two Padma Shri awardees -- Pt Venkatesh Kumar, the Hindustani vocalist whose voice is steeped in parampara, and Vasudeo Kamath, an ...