Notes on pulse, touch, setup and the small details that make a groove work.
Bridging Science and Melody: Unraveling the Acoustic Physics of the Violin
The violin had never been adopted into Hindustani music the way it had been absorbed into Carnatic music. In 1922 a young man, C Subrahmanya Ayyar, gave his first solo performance playing the violin at the Presidency College, Madras. The soiree was followed by a lecture by Ayyar’s younger brother on the physical properties of…
Elevating the Indian Flute: How Hariprasad Chaurasia Brought the Humble Bansuri to Global Stages
MUMBAI: ‘Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage’ celebrates Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s life and music, showcasing his journey and artistry in a theatrical tribute. MUMBAI: Rehearsals for the musical ‘Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage’ (BJGL) have just wrapped up at the Chaurasias’ Marve Road bungalow, the sun has painted the sky crimson and the evening air has cooled. In…
Like Father, Like Son: Roman Morello Steals the Show from Tom Morello in Mumbai
American guitarist Tom Morello performed in Mumbai on Friday in his maiden India tour, leaving fans amazed with his energy, with his son being a big surprise 。 A sea of music lovers in black took over the Fairmont Hotel in Mumbai on Friday night, and you just knew that they aren’t gearing up just for…
Harmonies Redefined – The Trailblazers series: The Magic of Rhythms – Bickram Ghosh
Part V of the series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts, in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan. In the smoky, dim-lit bar of Brussels, in 1993, Bickram Ghosh sat transfixed. Fresh off his first ever concert with the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, still in…
Rising From the Ashes: LA Musicians Rebuild After Wildfires Destroy Gear and Studios
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES/MUSICIANS (PIX):Musicians regroup after LA fires took guitars, gear, studios。Thousands of musicians lost homes, instruments。 * One guitar player lost $100,000 worth of gear * Donors offer studio space, other aid By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, – A piano teacher lost two Steinway pianos in the wildfires that torched parts of Los Angeles in January.…
Why Are We Wired for Music? What Science Reveals About Our Deepest Emotional Connection
A keen sense of harmony may have helped ancient humans survive. There may be a science to iconic rock tracks. This is your brain on music. Take a look.I remember the moment when I fell in love with music. I was 12 years old, listening to Nirvana’s Nevermind for the first time. I didn’t yet…
More Than Just Riffs: How Jazz Became the Ultimate Music of Resistance
Billie Holiday, Miles Davis… jazz has long spoken truth to power, even without words. In fact, the genre’s lack of lyrics gives its defiance a unique edge.When writing about protest music, it is customary to refer to names that are nearly cliches. Singers such as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Nina…
Strings Unleashed: The Electric Odyssey of Veena Maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya
Part IV of the series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts, in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan.A name synonymous with innovation, energy and virtuosity in the world of Indian classical music is veena maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya. A celebrated music composer and director, he has…
Fitness at 48: How Business Leader Namita Thapar Stays in Shape Through Diverse Workouts
Namita Thapar highlighted how dancing can be a fun and effective way to stay active and manage perimenopause symptoms. Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar took to Instagram on September 6 to share a dance video and inspire other women to prioritise their health and well-being. In the clip she posted, Namita, who is the executive…
Finding Their Voice: How Young Actors With Facial Differences Are Shining in the Musical ‘Wonder’
In ‘Wonder’ the musical, young actors with facial differences find their voices onstage.CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — When Max Voehl auditioned to play the lead role in the musical “Wonder,” he sensed he was playing a version of himself onstage. Voehl, who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, has endured multiple surgeries like Auggie…