Music composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who is working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Prabhas’ much-anticipated action film Spirit, recently shared insights into the ongoing work for the film. He revealed that music sessions have already begun, and the team is experimenting with different tones. In a recent interview with Galatta Telugu, Harshavardhan said, “Spirit is a … Read more
Daniel Barenboim, the eminent conductor and pianist who stepped back from engagements in recent years citing health concerns, said Thursday that he has Parkinson’s disease. Announcing the diagnosis in a short news release, Barenboim, 82, said that he still planned to fulfill “as many of my professional commitments as possible,” including concerts with the West-Eastern … Read more
Dr. Najaraja Rao Hawaldar. | Photo Credit: BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar, a vocalist of the Kirana gharana, has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Karnataka’s rich classical music legacy. A disciple of Pt. Madhava Gudi, who was himself a student of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr. Havaldar’s music embodies the … Read more
Composer A.R. Rahman performing at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, | Photo Credit: Vighnesh P. Venkitesh After the lights came on and the crowd started to disperse at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, two things stood out: all were still swaying to the beats of Chaiyya Chaiyya … Read more
Handmade products | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT A diverse array of stalls, live workshops, music and stand-up shows will mark the two-day Urban Fest being organised by Local Hungama. Sponsored by Soul Spa, the event promises to be a haven for art lovers, eco-conscious shoppers and those looking for unique, handmade treasures. “The two-day fest … Read more
The University of Calicut will start a music training centre on its campus. This was decided at a Syndicate meeting held on Saturday. A release said that the decision was taken in view of the high number of students from Malabar joining music courses. The centre would focus on Hindustani music. Meanwhile, the university also … Read more
Actor Vijay Antony. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The teenage daughter of actor and music composer Vijay Antony was found dead at their house in Alwarpet in the early hours of Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Police said it is a case of suicide. Police sources said the victim Meera Antony was 16-year-old and was … Read more
Band Ragavalli | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Ragavalli is on a musical high. The band, comprising students of the Chembai Memorial Government Music College, Palakkad, is fresh from a performance as part of the Kerala Government’s Onam week celebrations at Malayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram and is getting ready for another Onam programme in the capital this … Read more
Members of the band Kooda Serndhu Kathu performing at Thirumangalam Metro on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran It was a mid-week respite from work for people at World Trade Center, Perungudi, and Thirumangalam Metro on Wednesday as The Hindu’s Festival of Chennai music performances received a roaring reception, yet again. The hop-on hop-off bus … Read more
