Natyarangam to host its annual dance festival themed on Pancha Bhootham
Five dancers and five musicians come together to explore the myriad facets of the five elements at the Bharatham festival, to be held from August 14 to 18 at Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai.
Karthik Manikandans Enam explores the inner life of Maricha, the golden deer in The Ramayana
The production, blending elements of dance and drama, explores the lesser-known facets of the character
Banyan Trees Barkha Ritu brings the pitter-patter of the season back to Bengaluru
Barkha Ritu, the monsoon music festival by Banyan Tree, returns to Bengaluru this Independence Day
Banyan Trees Barkha Ritu brings the pitter-patter of the season back to Bengaluru
Barkha Ritu, the monsoon music festival by Banyan Tree, returns to Bengaluru this Independence Day
National Handloom Day: How dancers are championing Indias handlooms
There is a strong connection between Indian dance and textiles. American photographer Briana Blasko explored this interplay through stunning images in her book Dance of the Weaves. During the years she spent documenting costumes, she researched how fabrics acquire new expressions on the dancers body, assuming a unique flow and fall through the movements of different dance forms. With growing awareness about sustainability and the need to support traditional weaves and the artisans who create them, dancers have increasingly been experimenting with handlooms for their costumes, often with remarkable success. Who better than these artistes to champion our craft traditions by showcasing the skill of master weavers on stage? There can be no better way to promote and preserve our rich textile heritage. We speak to artistes and experts from the performing arts ecosystem to trace this fascinating link between dance and drape.
Meet Susantika, the Chennai-Pondicherry artist behind Tamil indie hit Idhellaam Adhisayam
Six years after her breakout hit Iravu Kadandhu, Tamil indie musician Susantika talks new single Idhellaam Adhisayam, her short film Roja Towers, and how her voice, texture, and music has changed
In conversation with classical dance guru Girija Chandran who won the Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award
Girija Chandran, who runs Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra in Thiruvananthapuram, has never performed on stage, but the 75-year-old dance teacher has trained nearly a lakh students over the past 53 years and the recognition acknowledges her contribution to Mohiniyattam
In conversation with classical dance guru Girija Chandran who won the Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award
Girija Chandran, who runs Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra in Thiruvananthapuram, has never performed on stage, but the 75-year-old dance teacher has trained nearly a lakh students over the past 53 years and the recognition acknowledges her contribution to Mohiniyattam
Petal album review: Thank God for Ariana Grandes feminine rage
The artists eighth studio album leaves mourning behind to create an unforgiving, sexy, cinematic story on getting what you deserve
The Madras Rock Collective will sing rock anthems from the 1980s at its Chennai concert
The Madras Rock Collective, a five-member Chennai band, will take the stage on August 7 to play timeless rock anthems
Offset Education brings symposium for musicians, educators this weekend
Offset Education brings OOTB Soundboard, a symposium with panel discussions, workshops and other events this weekend
Expressive abhinaya and rhythmic precision defined L. Shruthis Kuchipudi recital
A disciple of Seetha Nagajothy and P. Nagajothy, Shruthi performed for Brahma Gana Sabhas Aadi dance festival 2026.
Bhavana Iyer impressed with a carefully curated repertoire
Bhavana performed at Kedarams 11th year anniversary celebrations held at Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore.
Bhavana Iyer impressed with a carefully curated repertoire
Bhavana performed at Kedarams 11th year anniversary celebrations held at Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore.
Kavinsky, one of the defining sounds of the French electro scene, died this week at 50. Test your knowledge of the late artist
A 17-year-old fan, a rainy Mananchira night and a lifetime with Rafi Saab
As admirers across the world commemorate Rafis death anniversary on Friday (July 31, 2026), Radio Koya recalls the legendary singers Kozhikode concert in 1973.
A 17-year-old fan, a rainy Mananchira night and a lifetime with Rafi Saab
As admirers across the world commemorate Rafis death anniversary on Friday (July 31, 2026), Radio Koya recalls the legendary singers Kozhikode concert in 1973.
BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits
Poet Anupama Raju and Bharatanatyam dancer Rajashree Warrier discuss their collaborative production
The production, NINE Our Circle of Lines, which blends poetry and dance, will be staged at Bengaluru Poetry Festival on August 1
Guru Purnima special: How Gen Z is redefining the rules of learning in classical arts
Looking at how open-minded gurus and questioning students are transforming the way dance and music are taught and learnt today
Sunil Koshy releases a song in light of student protests
The high-energy Datey Raho was composed and released within 24 hours
Finding hope through music: Sheetal Menon on her Spotify short film Duet
Sheetal Menon opens up on directing Duet, which holds the distinction of becoming Spotifys first-ever short film release
The Hyderabad music club that has been been hitting all the right notes since 1956
At Guruvar Mandal, professionals, students and veteran musicians gather for a baithak that has nurtured generations of Hindustani classical artistes since 1956
Shubha Mudgal explores verse to give voice to womens desire
At her recent concert in Mumbai, Shubha Mudgal revisited centuries-old conversations on sexuality, agency and womens lives in India through music, poetry and storytelling.
Roysten Abels A Hundred Charmers returns to Bengaluru
More than a musical, Roysten Abels A Hundred Charmers is a story of rehabilitation and perseverance
Chennai-based Jus Drums celebrates 24 years of percussion through an annual show
Jus Drums showcased a vibrant evening of percussion at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club on July 18, featuring students performing iconic Tamil cinema hits during their annual concert.
Mithun Shyam lent a distinct touch to timeless compositions
Disciple of Padmini Ramachandran, the young Bharatanatyam artiste performed at the Music Academys mid-year dance festival.
Mithun Shyam lent a distinct touch to timeless compositions
Disciple of Padmini Ramachandran, the young Bharatanatyam artiste performed at the Music Academys mid-year dance festival.
MD Pallavi performs in a multilingual concert at Bangalore International Centre
This recent concert by MD Pallavi, supported by Srinivas Achar, aimed to unite verses taken from different poetic traditions under a common idea of equality
Rathna Kumar laments the growing pay-to-perform culture in classical dance
The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opportunities for emerging artistes.
From Old Friend to SoundGarden: Shakthisree Gopalan on music, mental health and creativity
How Old Friend helped singer-songwriter Shakthisree Gopalan embrace herself
Everyones Janaki: The singers enduring legacy of love and mentorship
As fans across languages celebrate her unforgettable songs, fellow musicians recall a singer whose humility, affection and guidance touched several lives.
Does national recognition come belatedly for south Indian artistes? | In Focus Podcast
The death of legendary singer S. Janaki has sparked debate over South Indian artistes recognition in major awards, questioning whether biases exist in honoring talent across Indias diverse cultural landscape.
Mahesh Kales Abhangwari concert comes to Bengaluru on July 18
National Award winning musician Mahesh Kale is in Bengaluru this weekend as part of his Abhangwari India tour
Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track Afra tafri from the series, Raakh
Written and composed as a ghazal by Raghav & Arjun, the song evokes nostalgia explores the loss of identity, truth and belonging. Surinder Khan has sung the track in the series
M.A. Narasimhachar Music Foundation celebrates its silver jubilee
Hassan hotel owner honours S. Janaki with a book written in 2013
H.S. Ravi, a small hotel owner in Hassan, gathered information about S. Janaki and wrote a book titled Kannada Kampinali Gaana Kogile Dr. S. Janaki, highlighting her contributions to film music
S. Janakis demise: Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, singer P. Susheela pay rich tributes
Recalling their long musical association, Ilaiyaraaja described Janaki as an exceptionally hardworking artiste.
S. Janaki: remembering the iconic voice of south India
Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and pathos, and was often a hat-tip to bygone times
S. Janaki who had the voice for every human emotion
She possessed the rare ability to convey every shade of human emotion. Her songs remain woven into the cultural memory of South India.
S. Janaki (1938-2026) A collection recalling the singer's pan-India career
S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Senthoora Poove from 16 Vayathinile, the debut directorial venture of Bharathiraja, who passed away last month
Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and pathos, and was often a hat-tip to bygone times
S. Janaki: The Isai Arasi who established the voice of the rural, female heroine
Janaki ammas voice gave contour to theheroines, their fears, their desires, theirhopesand their dreams, even asBharathiraja wrote themlions space onthescreen
When Bollywood jived to S. Janakis infectious voice
In the 1980s, when there was a massive influx of South Indian production houses into Bollywood, remaking South Indian hits into Hindi, Janaki emerged as a pan-Indian voice
The nightingale who stole Keralas heart
Janakis effortless singing and pleasant nature earned her enduring love and admiration across generations
Janakis early life in Telangana village shaped her interest in film music
DakshinaChitras LangFest 2026 makes space for the pluralities of voices in history
Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical truth by acknowledging the multiplicities existing in history
Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music
Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit
Watch: Interview | The journey of Nagoor Babu to playback singer Mano
Born into a family of theatre artistes, Mano was exposed to music and acting from a very young age. He has a strong grounding in Carnatic music, having trained under Sangita Kalanidhi Nedunuri Krishnamurthy. Following the advice of maestro Ilaiyaraaja, he chose to devote himself entirely to singing and gave up acting.
Sudha Ragunathan to perform at the sixth edition of Nda Sambhrama in Bengaluru
The noted musician and Padma Bhushan awardee talks about what an audience can expect at her upcoming concert
The Hindu's Lit for Life Unplugged launches in Kolkata with Usha Uthup and Trincas
Kolkatas Park Street was once Indias grandest stage for live music. Relive the songs, stories, and serendipitous encounters that shaped a city with singer Usha Uthup and historian Anand Puri at The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged in Kolkata on July 19
Prateek Kuhad interview: Inside Full Moon Chamber and his journey as a singer-songwriter
As Prateek Kuhads new album Full Moon Chamber releases, the singer-songwriter reflects on heartbreak, artistic growth and the collaborative process behind the album
Prateek Kuhad interview: Inside Full Moon Chamber and his journey as a singer-songwriter
As Prateek Kuhads new album Full Moon Chamber releases, the singer-songwriter reflects on heartbreak, artistic growth and the collaborative process behind the album
Vedas meet hip-hop in Avu and Abus debut album Potential
Hip-hop artistes Avu and Abu tap into their childhood in the agraharams of Palakkad for their debut album Potential
Kalyani remix is being celebrated for the presence of Shreya Ghoshal, and the music video, starring actor Saniya Iyappan
Nandagovindam Bhajans launches the first bhajan clubbing event in Kerala
ROOTS by Nandagovindam Bhajans, held in Thiruvananthapuram, saw the group regaling the audience with their popular numbers and a surprise in the form of Vineeth Sreenivasan
Latangi and Madhyamavati anchor S. Nithyasrees veena recital
Accompanied by B. Ganapathiraman on the mridangam and B.S. Purushotham on the kanjira, the concert at Narada Gana Sabha, was presented under the Mangalam Muthuswamy Veena Endowment series.
How Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai was inspired by Draupadi to challenge patriarchy
The trailblazing folk artiste, who passed away recently, took Pandavani, which narrates the story of the Pandavas, from village squares to the world stage.
