Winter Chill Becomes Benchmark for Kolkata Music Quality
Kolkata's music community now uses winter temperatures as a measure of performance quality. Audiences brave cold only for exceptional concerts, making the season a marker of excellence.
Kolkata's music community now uses winter temperatures as a measure of performance quality. Audiences brave cold only for exceptional concerts, making the season a marker of excellence.
The Chennai Sangamam festival witnessed women artists taking center stage, showcasing traditional dances like Karagam and Oyilattam while highlighting cultural preservation and social themes.
South Kolkata Nrityangan presented its 19th annual dance recital at Rabindra Sadan on January 10. Nearly 200 students performed classical pieces, creating a vibrant celebration of devotion and discipline.
The Festival of New Choreographies: Kalayatra 2026 opened at Kamani Auditorium with a full house. Curated by Sonal Mansingh, it features new works from ten Delhi dance institutions.
The two-day Uttarardh Festival 2026 at Modhera Sun Temple will feature renowned artists performing seven classical dance forms, highlighting the guru-disciple tradition.
Around 10,000 Bodo community artists will showcase the traditional Bagurumba folk dance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Assam visit this Saturday.
Bharatanatyam exponent Radhika Shurajit shares insights on Margazhi magic, artistic discipline, and her mission to make classical arts accessible to all.
Pune's Adi Kala Sattra Festival 2025 featured classical dance forms like Sattriya, Chhau, Kathakali and Kathak. Dr Devika Borthakur curated the event, with performances bringing mythological tales to life.
Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the training and preservation of India's classical dance traditions like Bharatanatyam, offering new tools without replacing the human artist.
Delhi's Kamani Auditorium hosts Kala Yatra 2026, a 5-day dance festival from Jan 13-15 & 28-29. 10 groups from 7 states will present contemporary choreographies rooted in tradition, celebrating India's cultural heritage.
An Indian woman's impromptu Bharatanatyam performance on Bath Street, London, accompanied by a violinist, has captivated the internet. Witness the beautiful fusion of Indian classical dance and Western music.
Explore Ritabhari's curated musical journey featuring legends like Rekha Bhardwaj, Parween Sultana, and L. Subramaniam. Discover timeless classics and soulful performances.
Sitar legend Shujaat Khan presented a meditative Raga Tilak Kamod at Saptak Festival, advocating for music's sanctity over speed. Discover his powerful performance philosophy.
Veteran danseuse Chitra Visweswaran, celebrating her 75th year, shares candid insights on Chennai's Margazhi season, challenges for young artistes, and her disciplined life anchored in dance. Discover her journey.
A 12-week Chennai study shows a 10-minute high-intensity dance routine improves heart health, builds muscle, and reduces stress in schoolgirls. Learn how 'Thandav' is changing lives.
Explore the evolution of Rasa theory, India's unique aesthetic framework explaining emotional flavours in arts from Bharata to Abhinavagupta and its modern relevance. Dive into the journey of Indian aesthetics.
Ankit Dwivedi's office dance to Hrithik Roshan's 'Bang Bang' went viral, earning a 'Teach me these moves' comment from the star. Watch the 13M-view sensation!
Veteran dancers Dhananjayan and Shantha reveal their Kalakshetra journey, the commercial shift of Margazhi, and why art deserves priority. Read their untold stories.
Discover how Pt Lokesh Anand, a disciple of Ustad Bismillah Khan, is reviving the shehnai's soul in Dhurandhar's music. Explore his unique fusion and dedication to India's classical heritage.
A 12-year-old tabla prodigy from Canada, Yajur Vashisht, fulfills his mother's dream by performing at the historic 147th Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar, showcasing his musical legacy.
The Saptak Music Festival 2024 in Ahmedabad begins Jan 1, featuring maestros like N Rajam & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Discover how tradition meets tech. #IndianClassicalMusic
Shubhanshu Shukla's recent Kolkata event featured timeless classics and soulful performances. Discover the highlights and musical synergy that captivated the audience.
A celebration of soulful music featuring Rekha Bhardwaj's 'Ya Chimanyano Parat Fira', Parween Sultana's singing, and other unforgettable performances. Dive into the harmony of Indian classical and contemporary melodies.
Rajkot's Sapt-Sangeeti 2026, a seven-day classical music festival, begins Jan 2 at Hemu Gadhvi Auditorium. Featuring 40+ artists including Kaushiki Chakraborty & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Immerse in the magic!
Discover how Bengaluru's historic Connie and Danny dance school revives ballroom waltz and jive each festive season, blending old-world charm with new-age dancers. Explore the city's dancing heartbeat.
ASAVARI's 'Continuing Tradition 2025' in New Delhi honored musical maestros Pandit Jwala Prasad & Pandit Madho Prasad, and Guru Shovana Narayan's 50+ years in Kathak. The event featured a biography launch and stellar performances.
Odissi exponent Karishma Ahuja delivered a classical recital featuring Pallavi in Raga Ahir Bhairav and Durga Stuti. Trained in Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's tradition, her performance emphasized form and abhinaya. Discover the details.
The 8th Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Music & Dance Festival 2025 dazzled with performances by Rituparna Sengupta & Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee. Discover the celebration of India's classical heritage and future expansion plans.
Composer duo Sourendro-Soumyojit returned to St Xavier's College, Kolkata, for a special concert marking 20 years of their musical journey, blending classical and contemporary styles. Read more.
Singer Frazan Adil Kotwal prepares for his India debut recital, 'From Dawn to Dream,' reflecting his journey. Discover how opera allows an unfiltered voice. Read more.