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.
Aaha! Digital dance festival concludes
Presented by Apsaras Dance Company, in collaboration with The Hindu, it featured productions crafted specifically for the virtual stage.
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
Aditya Madhavans concert traversed Dikshitars Pancha Bhuta landscape
The concert was dedicated to the five Shiva temples, representing the primordial elements earth, water, fire, air and ether.
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 (1938-2026) the voice that belonged to every State | In pictures
If music is an art that enriches the aesthetic zone, S. Janaki was the undisputed queen
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
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
Watch: Veteran playback singer S. Janaki passes away
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.
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
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75
Tyler earned three Grammy nods, represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013.
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.
