An electro-classical rock song for `Freedom`

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 12:33

Vivek Agnihotri has shot an electro-classical rock song, a heady mix of classical tunes with rock sounds, for his film ‘Freedom’.

Preserving cultural heritage of UP music village with British help

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 09:23

In the remote village of Hariharpur in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, a traditional community of musicians that sings classical devotional songs is getting space to further its skills and preserve it for posterity after centuries of neglect.

I am not torchbearer of Indian classical music: Zakir Hussain

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 12:58

He may be one of the greatest percussionists around but tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is wary of being seen as the "torchbearer" of Indian classical music.

Conductor Seiji Ozawa to again take up baton

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 11:49

Orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa, who cancelled his appearances almost a year ago because of his poor state of health, will return to the podium in August at a festival in the central Japanese city of Matsumoto, NHK television reported.

Pandit Jasraj to perform at Shantiniketan

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 08:53

Showcasing to the world the talent of 100 budding artists in over 50 genres of music, across 12 cities, the largest concert tour of Indian music featuring classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj will come to Shantiniketan in West Bengal Jan 30.

Young musicians feature in calendar

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 09:05

A New Year calendar featuring young musicians such as santoor player Abhay Rustam Sopori, Sufi singer Ragini Rainu and singer brothers Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra was unveiled here Wednesday.

Hema Malini promotes young classical dancers at Mumbai event

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 17:55

Young exponents of Indian classical dance were given a platform by Bollywood actress Hema Malini to showcase their talent at ‘Jaya Smriti’, a dance festival that is held in memory of her mother in Mumbai.

Classical dancers perform at International Odissi dance festival in Bhubaneswar

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 18:38

Classical dancers from across the world participated in the International Odissi Dance Festival organised here with the aim to provide a common platform to eminent Odissi dancers.