Indian Classical Music

Promote Indian music instead of western in schools: Shankar Mahadevan

Mahadevan said he is now trying to teach talented music aspirants, who hail from poor background, through his academy free of cost.

 

Feb 05, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia to perform at NCPA

The travelling Indian music festival will host two much awaited performances in Mumbai after a successful run in Pune.

Nov 28, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

Kishori Amonkar cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Legendary Hindustani classical singer Kishori Amonkar passed away after a brief illness at her home in Prabhadevi shortly before midnight on Monday, her family said on Tuesday. She was 84.

Apr 04, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

End of an era: Kishori Amonkar - An innovative exponent of the Jaipur gharana

Born on April 10, 1932 here, Amonkar was recognised as one of the foremost singers in the Hindustani tradition and as an innovative exponent of the Jaipur gharana. A gharana is a community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style.

Apr 04, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

Demise of Kishori Amonkar is an irreparable loss to Indian classical music, tweets PM Narendra Modi

Born on April 10, 1932 here, Kishori Amonkar was recognised as one of the foremost singers in the Hindustani tradition and as an innovative exponent of the Jaipur gharana.

Apr 04, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

Classical singing legend Kishori Amonkar passes away at 84

In her singing career spanning seven decades, she was revered as `Gaan-Saraswati`.

Apr 04, 2017, 07:57 AM IST

Pandit Jasraj happy to see youth taking interest in classical music

As a mentor and guru, Pandit Jasraj has presented to the world an impressive number of illustrious disciples whom he has nurtured.

Feb 01, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Haridas Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav - A tribute to classical art forms

To be organised by the Bharatiya Sangeet Sadan and Sri Ram Center For Performing Arts, the Haridas Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav will be held from January 5 to January 8 at Modern School.

Jan 03, 2017, 16:21 PM IST