Interviews
Bombay Jayashri is a highly acclaimed Indian classical musician and vocalist, known for her exceptional talent and soulful renditions. With years of rigorous training in Carnatic music, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of Indian classical music, performing across the globe and collaborating with musicians
Music of India
I. The importance of the emotional content in Indian Classical Music As any aficionado of this artistic tradition knows, the emotional factor is crucial to Indian classical music. So much so that it is often said in India that “if a performer fails to communicate emotionally with his/her audience,
Music Education
This is the story of a musical instrument that was birthed, died, and was reborn in the 230 or so years of its existence. The harmonium was conceived in the West, but today largely resides in the East, particularly in the Indian subcontinent; so much so that many mistakenly think
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I’m sure I’m not the only one drawn to a wide palette of music, with Spotify, Apple Music, and others enabling us to indulge in our musical tastes, experimentations, and voyages. Our mini sonic labs allow us countless ways to treat and create our internal and external contexts,
Music of India
The tabla is a percussion instrument that has been an integral part of Indian classical music for centuries. It is a set of two drums played by hand, producing a range of unique sounds that add rhythm and character to the music. The larger of the two drums, known as
Music of India
Imagine the scent of rain seeping through the soil and the red earth, permeating the lush green valleys and resonating through every heart craving the unadulterated romance of the first shower! Now imagine a peacock darting through the freshly watered woods—it is a young boy, but in that moment,
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For spiritual elevation and as an aid to communion with God, music plays a special role in almost all the religions of the world. It is intimately related to the heart of man and has little to do with his reasoning mind. The devotee of the music, that is evocative
Music of India
What is Indian classical music? A typical answer will mention ragas, talas, sitars, tablas, and now konnakol: as the most clearly heard components, they have become musical shorthand for India. However, like all labels, it carries the seeds of its own destruction – and I will now attempt to find them,
News
Apple has announced Apple Music Classical, a brand new standalone app designed specifically for classical music. Apple Music Classical makes it quick and easy to find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalogue with fully optimised search, and listeners can enjoy the highest audio quality available, and
Classical music is a genre of music that has been around for centuries and is still widely appreciated today. But what sets classical music apart from other genres is the complex and intricate nature of its composition. To truly appreciate classical music, one must understand its theory, which is the
In the world of Western classical music, the term ‘virtuoso’ is often used to describe a musician who possesses exceptional technical ability and mastery of their instrument. While the term can be applied to any instrumentalist or vocalist, it is commonly associated with solo performers who showcase their skills in
Know Your Composer
Beethoven was a newcomer to Vienna when, in 1795, he completed the Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major. It is bold music which was designed to showcase the young composer’s skills as one of the preeminent virtuoso pianists of the time. Although the C major Concerto was the
