NSD`s Bal Sangam fest to begin on Children`s Day

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 10:32

For the first time, the Bal Sangam programme of the National School of Drama in the national capital will bring together 21 groups from across the country, with special focus on the northeast and folk theatre.

`Magic of Reshma`s voice will live on`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 09:29

Names like Amjad Ali Khan and Kavita Krishnamoorthy from the Indian music industry will remember renowned Pakistani folk singer Reshma as a voice with magical powers.

Guts and glory: Manganiyar women singers break with tradition

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:12

Maangi Bai has carved a niche for herself in the men`s world. She says where there is a will there is a way.

Folk songs have larger appeal: Falguni Pathak

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 15:53

Falguni Pathak, who brought a new flavour to pop music in the late 1990s with her romantic songs, has also made several people groove to her folk numbers replete with dandiya beats.

Georgia Ruth wins Welsh music prize

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:06

Folk star Georgia Ruth has been named the recipient of the 2013 Welsh Music Prize.

Jodhpur`s `crazy` spirit comes alive at RIFF

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 12:32

Endless energy and an audience intoxicated by the infectious beats and French and Spanish numbers - Paris-born Manu Chao thumped his chest with a mike and screamed, "You crazy Jodhpur", in response to the adulation and applause that he won upon his maiden visit and performance in India.

Bob Dylan to skip daughter`s wedding

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 14:44

Bob Dylan will not attend his gay daughter`s upcoming wedding, according to her future mother-in-law.

Bengal`s folk theatre highlights strong women

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 10:07

It`s a women`s world for West Bengal`s jatra, or traditional folk theatre, this season as it gets set to showcase modern women tackle challenges and make their voices heard while retaining their core social values.

West Bengal to give Rs.750 stipend to 4,000 folk artists

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 09:37

The West Bengal government would provide monthly stipends of Rs.750 to nearly 4,000 folk artistes across the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said here Tuesday.

Kashmiri folk theatre makes its way to modern stage

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 09:05

The ancient tradition of Bhand Pather, a folk performance genre from Kashmir, is trying to find a slot in mainstream theatre, taking up new themes and adopting the repertory style of rendition.

Mauritius honours Bihar folk singer

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 18:43

A Bhojpuri folk singer from Bihar was honoured by the Mauritius government on the occasion of `Bihar Diwas` celebrations in the Indian Ocean island nation, officials said Tuesday.

Folk tunes dying in absence of proper archiving: Malini Awasthi

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 15:55

Expressing her concern over the declining number of folk tunes, renowned singer Malini Awasthi has said that like film classics, folk music should also be preserved.