A newcomer to the Capital District is dedicating herself to introducing a classical music form largely unfamiliar to Western ears: an ancient musical tradition from southern India. Vocalist Vidya ...

Carnatic musician Amritha Murali, trained in both vocal music and violin from a young age, has carved a niche for herself ...

Every winter, musicians and fans flock to India from across the world to listen to traditional Carnatic songs. At its heart, the music is simple, but, like jazz, improvisation is key and it may take a ...

"I have never heard this song before,” an elderly audience member told me right after my recent concert in Bengaluru. The song he was referring to was Athi Saavadana, composed by the 17th century ...

BLOOMINGTON — Originating in southern India, Carnatic music is a centuries-old style that is deeply rooted in traditions of spirituality and mathematical precision. With its structured framework and ...

Days after Chennai’s Music Academy announced that its prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award will be given to Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna, some exponents of the classical music form have announced that ...

In a chat with us, Mahathi gives us a peek into her life, what she plans to do this Margazhi season, about her goals, and more. ‘I’m like a touch-me-not plant on concert day’ I am like a touch-me-not ...

The six-member band blends Carnatic and Western influences as it shapes its journey through regional and independent music ...