International Seminar on Music and Performing Arts begins

HUBLI: From her school days itself, Suhaasini Hangal was driven to architecture. Well-designed buildings and interiors always fascinated her. Being the daughter of architect parents, she too wanted to become one, and Tuesday's CET results paved way ...

In an article on the legendary laya vidwan Palghat Mani Iyer, critic Sankaran narrates an episode to which he was witness. "My thoughts go back to the fifties," he writes. "I see before my eyes thavil wizard singing the praise of his younger ...

The Karnataka government is contemplating providing sub-prime loans or loans at a low rate of interest to Stree-Shakti self-help groups (SHGs), said minister of state for women and child development and kannada and culture Umashree. Chairing a ...

Malayalam Movie News: Classical dancer and actress Shruti Hariharan feels that a film is always a director's baby but the stage belongs to a performer. "I love performing on stage and for live shows because that's where you get to know whether you ...

There are a few actors who would like to evolve in performing arts and become better artistes today. Sandalwood actor Chetan, who is also a saxophone player said, "In music, like in life, we are provided a set of givens: raaga, tala and even ...

City-based author and historian Vikram Sampath’s effort to archive voices that lie buried in the past has fascinated those visiting his audio exhibition of vintage recordings, called ‘Voices of India’, which is being held at ...

"My name is Gauhar Jaan!" cries Gauhar Jaan, at the end of her recording, a rendition of a dadra, "Aan Baan Jiya Mein Laagi" in Raag Gaara. Her recording, which lasts for about three minutes, is reportedly one among the earliest recordings made in ...

(Times of India Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BANGALORE: For those who hold music and speeches recorded during the early gramophone days close to their heart, a treasure trove of some of the greatest works from the bygone era is now just a click away.

Teaching music in varsities and colleges should not be restricted to imparting only theoretical values of art, but also prepare able musicians who can individually hold concerts, said music scholar Ra Satyanarayana here on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering ...