`Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian but soft at heart`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:07

Legendary singer Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian, with a thirst for knowledge and a bold persona, said a close associate.

Fusion music connects with youth: Classical music maestros

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 09:56

Indian classical music maestros are rooting for world music - introduced by sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar - as an important vehicle to connect to youth by maintaining aesthetics.

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.

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.

Indian classical needs support to sustain itself: Meeta Pandit

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 20:25

Meeta, scion of the prestigious Gwalior gharana, says artistes today are dependent upon people and the government for their survival.

Here comes `7 Notes to Infinity`, film on Indian classical music

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 08:45

‘7 Notes to Infinity’, a 60-minute documentary on Indian classical music, will be premiered on the eve of World Music Day - June 20.

Indian classical music needs to be preserved: Shiv Kumar

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 20:33

Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma stressed on the need for financial support for Indian classical music.

New film to promote Indian classical music in Bollywood

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 13:53

To explore fresh avenues for Indian classical music through Bollywood, music icon Pandit Jasraj`s daughter Durga Jasraj will soon produce a Hindi film with a number of classical songs.