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- Rakeysh Mehra teams up with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for '...Milkha'
Mumbai,Feb 7:After Ashutosh Gowariker, another A.R. Rahman loyalist in Bollywood has had to switch to another composer. It is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who has teamed up with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy f....
- Machines control over human beings astounds Kailash Kher
Mumbai,Feb 7:Singer-Composer Kailash Kher says he is surprised the way technology and social networking sites have controlled human emotions.
"Just like during the Indus Valley an....
- Braj haveli sangeet on verge of extinction
Agra,Feb 7: The famed musical tradition of 'haveli sangeet',originating in western Uttar Pradesh's Braj region, is on the verge of extinction in the place of its origin, with no pat....
- Faced no difficulty in Indian music industry: Pakistani singer Zahid
New Delhi,Feb 6:Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid, who has sung three tracks in Mahesh Bhatt's forthcoming production venture "Blood Money", praises the Indian film industry saying it ....
- "Composing for films tough"
Mumbai,Feb 3:Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar for the first time composed music for a film and says it was tough to compose for "London, Paris New York".
"It was tough. I ....
- Our music inspiration for youth: Kailash Kher
Mumbai, Feb 2:Composer-singer Kailash Kher, known as much for his band Kailasa's music as much for his film songs, says his works inspire young music lovers.
"Our music is an ....
- Good music in my films a matter of luck: Udita
Mumbai,Jan 31:Actress Udita Goswami returns to the big screen after a long hiatus with "Diary Of A Butterfly" and says like her previous movies this one too has exciting music,adding th....
- India losing music genres due to Bollywood: Shubha Mudgal
New Delhi,Jan 27:Shubha Mudgal has nothing against Bollywood, but the veteran singer with deep roots in Hindustani classical says if everyone keeps running after creating masala songs for the i....
- Want to move out of 'Kolaveri' shadow: 21-year-old composer
New Delhi,Jan 27:He is all of 21 and can boast of over 38 million YouTube hits for his song. But Anirudh Ravichander, composer of the phenomenally popular Tamil-English number "Kolaveri di&....
- Anup Jalota 'delighted' with Padma Shri
Mumbai, Jan 25: Renowned ghazal and bhajan singer Anup Jalota is delighted to be recognised with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contribution to the world of....
- 21 music artists come together for new 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi,Jan 25:As many as 21 top-notch music artists,including singers Sonu Niigaam, Shankar Mahadevan and Sunidhi Chauhan and musicians like Amaan Ali and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt,have lent....
- Rahman shoots promotional video for film
Mumbai,Jan 25:Oscar-winning composer A.R.Rahman rarely indulges in promotional activities. However, he agreed to shoot one for Gautham Menon's "Ek Deewana Tha".
Rahman wil....
- Translating my works for orchestra was enriching: A.R. Rahman
Mumbai,Jan 20:As renowned German film orchestra Babelsberg recreates the music of A.R. Rahman on stage in Mumbai, India's famous composer says it was enriching to translate his works for th....
- German orchestra to perform on Rahman's tunes
Mumbai, Jan 20: Over a 100 orchestra musicians performed live on A.R. Rahman's composition here on Thursday as part of 'Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities'.
- Today's songs lack good lyrics: Kavita Krishnamurthy
New Delhi, Jan 18: She has been in the music industry for over two decades and has some memorable and meaningful songs to her credit, but veteran singer Kavita Krishnamurthy rues the lack of go....
- 1,200 Tabla, 300 Pakwaj players on one stage
New Delhi,Jan 16:A total of 1,200 Tabla and 300 Pakwaj players will perform together on Tuesday on one stage at Solapur in Maharashtra, the Art of Living Foundation said today.
'T....
- Prasoon favours meaningful songs over brash lyrics
Mumbai,Jan 16:In this day and age when songs like"Munni Badnaam", "Chikni Chameli" and "Jalebi Bai" are becoming chart toppers, meaningful poetry is slowly on the downsl....
- Shabana handpicks dad's songs for compilation
Mumbai, Jan 14: Tears well up in Shabana Azmi's eyes whenever she listens to "Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho". The song, with heart-warming lyrics, reminds her of her father, writer-ly....
- Happy to be making good item numbers: Composer Lalit
Mumbai,Jan 13:If actresses are happy getting good extra mileage for item numbers, composer Lalit Pandit too is ecstatic about composing item songs.
"I am very excited. Initially,....
- Shubha Mudgal's music fest to host conclave
New Delhi,Jan 11:Singer Shubha Mudgal and tabla maestro Aneesh Pradhan's annual music festival will introduce a conclave this time that will address various issues plaguing the music indust....
- Mahindra Blues Festival to host global stars
New Delhi,Jan 6:Grammy award winners Buddy Guy and Taj Mahal Trio along with guitarist Robert Randolph, musician John Lee Hooker Jr, Serbian guitarist-singer Ana Popovic and Indian band Soulmat....
- Raja Pandit finally composes independently for 'Jeet lengey Jahaan'
New Delhi,Jan 5:After assisting composers for two decades, Raja Pandit has finally independently directed the soundtrack for the upcoming film "Jeet Lengey Jahaan" and thanks his father....
- Beatboxing to make professional musical debut in India
New Delhi,Jan 5:Beatboxing,a hip-hop musical genre of rhythms and sounds created by the human voice, will soon make its professional debut in India's mainstream music circuit with the launc....
- Go 'talli', go 'tunn' on Bollywood tunes
New Delhi,Jan 3:Bollywood tunes have for ever set the party mood -- but it's the latest drunken numbers like "Talli hai ye zameen" and "Tunn ho gayi" that are becoming a rag....
- 'Kolaveri Di' success proves power of online medium: Shadow Band
New Delhi, Jan 1: The success of Tamil-English number "Kolaveri di" even before its official launch has proved the power of online social networking platforms. Members of music group Sh....
- Pakistan sways to its own Kolaveri Di
Islamabad,Dec 29:Pakistan now has its own version of Kolaveri Di, the Indian song that is racing towards the 30 million YouTube mark. And it's hilarious.
"Where is democracy, ....
- Kolkata police 'humming' Kolaveri to rein in errant bikers
Kolkata, Dec 27: Smitten by the national rage "Kolaveri Di" sung by south Indian film star Dhanush, the Kolkata traffic police is literally humming 'Why this herogiri di?' these....
- Mumbai celebrates Rafi's 87th birth anniversary
Mumbai, Dec 24: Celebrating singing legend Mohammad Rafi's 87th birth anniversary today, fans in Mumbai will participate in 10 public shows across the city.
Different groups of Ra....
- Youthful songs, fresh compositions ruled the charts (2011 In Retrospect)
New Delhi,Dec 20:No item numbers, but original peppy compositions - that was the hallmark of Bollywood music in 2011. The first big hit was "Darling", in the powerful resonating voice o....
- Sound of new Pakistan in Mekaal Hasan's music
New Delhi,Dec 20: He is a musician with a soul - his pulse firm on the traditional classical sangeet from the subcontinent and Sufi music that he blends with jazz and rock to carry forward the ....
- Over 20 mn hits for 'Kolaveri Di', still a long way to go
New Delhi, Dec 12: Southern star Dhanush is perhaps the first Indian celebrity whose song "Kolaveri di" has gone viral on YouTube with over 20 million hits so far. But the song is yet t....
- First single of 'Tere Naal..' released on iTunes
New Delhi, Dec 1: The first song of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza starrer "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya" has been released on the iTunes service. It can be easily downloaded.
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- 'Kolaveri Di' crosses 10-million mark
New Delhi, Nov 30: Tamil star Dhanush's song "Kolaveri Di" has become a sleeper blockbuster by crossing 10,559,994 hits since its release Nov 16 on youtube.com.
Composed b....
- 15 south Asian bands to rock Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 29: Contemporary south Asian music will rock Purana Qila, a 16th century fort in the heart of the capital, for three days beginning on Friday during the South Asian Bands Festiva....
- Sarangi exponent Ustad Sultan Khan dead
Mumbai, Nov 27: Noted sarangi exponent and singer Ustad Sultan Khan passed away today. He was 71.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, Khan gave his first performance at the All-India Conference ....
- East meets West in novel music initiative
New Delhi, Nov 24: Music is assimilating sounds from across the world to create a new language, says Grammy award winning Austrian musician and composer Gerald Wirth, who is in India to lead a ....
- Dhanush's song leaked online
Chennai Nov 14: A song written and sung by Dhanush for the film "3" has been leaked on the net and the makers have now decided to release it as a single track.
Sources close t....
- Indie music in India can beef up on Heineken beer
Panaji, Nov 8: Indie music or independent music in India might just get a shot in the arm, with Heineken beer promising to back the brand of music in its bid to promote its super premium beer i....
- Hazarika's death plunges Kolkata's cultural world into gloom
Kolkata, Nov 6: Gloom descended in the Kolkata music and cultural world as news of master balladeer Bhupen Hazarika's death spread on Saturday evening.
Hazarika had a long associa....
- Bhupen Hazarika's golden voice falls silent
Mumbai/Guwahati, Nov 5: A golden voice of Indian music fell silent today when legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika died of multiple organ failure at a Mumbai hospital, plunging millions of....
- Vidya to perform live at 'Dirty Picture' music launch
New Delhi, Nov 2: Her oomph and chutzpah in the "Ooh la la" song from "The Dirty Picture" is already a rage. Vidya Balan is now gearing up to mesmerise fans with a live performa....
- Himesh Reshammiya teams up with Lil Wayne
Mumbai, Nov 2; Ever since Himesh Reshammiya reversed his decision to sing and compose only in films that feature him as an actor, a floodgate of opportunities have opened up for him. For hi....
- 'Indian rhythms, American jazz coming together'
New Delhi, Nov 2: Indian rhythm concepts are quickly becoming a part of the American jazz language, said a leading New York-based jazz ensemble, Paul Beaudry & Pathways.
"Ther....
- Colombian musician gives 'gun-guitar' to Gandhi museum
New Delhi, Oct 31: When guns become roses, it makes music. Colombian rock musician Cesar Lopez, who is in the country to perform at the Delhi International Arts Festival, sings songs of peace w....
- Gaga sings with sitar for Indian fans
Greater Noida, Oct 31: Lady Gaga promised a "special" treat for her Indian fans and didn't she just do that! The international pop icon played the piano and matched the tunes to a ....
- Indian flute for Edward Maya's new album
Greater Noida, Oct 30: Indian musical instruments seem to be making their way into the global music industry. Romanian musician Edward Maya has used an Indian flute in his new album and hopes ....
- Metallica concert cancelled, tickets to be refunded
Gurgaon, Oct 29: The first Indian concert of the gods of rock, Metallica, which was earlier postponed to today due to a technical fault, has been cancelled following the organisers' inabili....
- Metallica planned loud, explosive treat for fans
Gurgaon, Oct 29: Excited members of American heavy metal band Metallica were looking forward to a "loud and explosive" performance for their Indian fans, just minutes before their gig h....
- Metallica concert postponed to Saturday
Gurgaon, Oct 28: Heavy metal band Metallica's concert here today has been postponed for a day, organisers said.
"The concert has been postponed due to technical hassles," ....
- 'Namaste', tweets Lady Gaga after arriving in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 28: International pop icon Lady Gaga reached here and greeted her Indian fans with 'namaste'.
She is here to perform as a part of F1 Grand Prix.
"....
- AR Rahman wins award for '127 Hours'
New Delhi, Oct 23: Music maestro A.R. Rahman has added another prestigious trophy to his shelf -- the public choice award for "If I Rise" from "127 Hours" at the World Soundtrac....
- Australian 'Band of Brothers' to play in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Oct 13: Australian classical guitar and percussion band, 'Band of Brothers' will play at the Rajasthan International Folk Festival in Jodhpur on Friday.
The band, &....
- Music world mourns death of Jagjit Singh
Mumbai, Oct 10: Well known singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle today mourned the death of one of their own - renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh who passed away at a hospital after su....
- Where have private Indipop albums gone?
New Delhi, Oct 7: Remember the last time you walked into a music store to buy a pop music album? The era of the 1990s may have seen an upsurge in private albums by singers like Baba Sehgal, Ana....
- Anu Malik's daughter graduates to songwriting
Mumbai, Oct 6: She made her singing debut four years ago when she was all of 16. And now Anmol Malik, daughter of Bollywood composer Anu Malik, has penned her first song "Graduation", w....
- I'm looking forward to my English film: Himesh Reshammiya
Mumbai, Oct 2: Composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya is trying his hand at comedy in "Damadamm!" and says he has a good sense of humour -- contrary to people's perception. He also....
- Born to sing: Lata turns 82
Mumbai, Sep 27 : One of the gems of the Hindi film industry, Lata Mangeshkar turns 82 on Wednesday and even after spreading the magic of her voice for seven decades she is still singing songs w....
- From two rented rooms, he runs museum for Rafi
Bhopal, Sep 26: If following one's passion could guarantee success, Mansoor Ahmad Farooqui would have been a multi-millionaire by now. The 47-year-old Bhopal resident is an ardent fan of Mo....
- In a man's world, Shivi Kashyap aims to stand tall
Mumbai, Sep 22: There aren't too many women into music direction, but Shivi Kashyap, who comes from the small town of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, is trying to break barriers by composing mel....
- Anoop Jalota sings Sufi-club song for 'Tere Mere Phere'
Mumbai, Sep 18: Ghazal and bhajan singer Anup Jalota has tried something different for "Tere Mere Phere" - for the first time he has crooned a sufi-club song for his debut production ve....
- Tagore gala begins in Spain with book, culture blitz
New Delhi, Sep 13: Perhaps a historic wrong was set right when Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore reconnected to thousands of admirers in Spain - one of the few countries in Europe to which he....
- Vijayan targets Guinness record with multi-lingual album
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 11: Business honcho East Coast Vijayan, a household name in the Middle East and to all music lovers, is seeking to enter the Guinness World Records by bringing out versi....
- We packed the ego and made a song: Band member A.R. Rahman
Mumbai, Sep 10: It felt good to pack the ego and simply be a band member, says music maestro A.R. Rahman who has once again put Indian culture in the spotlight by adding two songs to the latest....
- 'Speedy Singh', a treat for bhangra, hip hop lovers
New Delhi, Sep 4: A total Punjabi soundtrack is not something you see very often, but Akshay Kumar's production venture "Speedy Singh" is an album that is meant for the lovers of bh....
- Music composer as important as the film hero: Salim Merchant
Mumbai, Sep 4: Salim Merchant of music director duo Salim-Sulaiman feels that a music composer is as vital to a film as the lead actor.
"Music director is as important as the main....
- Sunil Bohra to launch online music studio
New Delhi, Sep 3: Bollywood producer Sunil Bohra is set to launch an online music studio that will reveal to the producers the revenues earned from the music of their film in a transparent mann....
- Excited to sing for Karan Johar: 'X-Factor' winner
New Delhi, Sep 3: Though he hasn't planned anything for the future, Geet Sagar, winner of music reality show "X Factor India", is enjoying his moments of glory and itching to lend h....
- Sarod, sitar, tabla, harmonium...in an Indian Army band!
Lucknow, Sep 2: Do only trumpets, brass drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments come to mind when you think about an Indian Army band? Don't be surprised if the next time around, yo....
- Father-son percussion saga: bound by beats of two eras
New Delhi, Sep 1: The best teacher that an artiste can have is his parent.
The guru-shishya or master-pupil tradition in Indian classical music finds a resounding echo when the beats....
- GIMA voting process starts
Mumbai, Aug 30: The Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA), which honours artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Indian music, has started the voting process today to....
- SRK, Hrithik, Priyanka shake a leg at album launch
Mumbai, Aug 30: It was a treat for cine lovers when Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra broke into an impromptu jig at the launch of choreographer-singer Ganesh H....
- Film songs acted as catalyst of change in India: Luke Kenny
New Delhi, Aug 28: Hindi film music has echoed the changes in Indian popular culture for the last 60 years mirroring the growth of the country in sync with global trends, says India's first....
- Top US guitar maker accused of illegal Indian wood imports
Washington, Aug 27: Legendary US guitar maker Gibson has halted production amid a federal investigation alleging its instruments are being made from illegally imported wood from endangered plan....
- Shah Rukh Khan to launch Ganesh Hegde's album
Mumbai, Aug 26: Choreographer-singer Ganesh Hegde feels obliged as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, amidst his gruelling schedule, has readily agreed to launch his forthcoming album "Lets Party....
- Amaan, Ayaan's new album - fusion of classical and country music
Mumbai, Aug 23: Sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan have collaborated with American singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer to create their new album "Everything Is Everywhere", a mix of I....
- Sri Lankan performers in India with classical repertoire
New Delhi, Aug 21: Two young western classical musicians from Sri Lanka, Rohan De Silva and Tharanga Goonetilleke, who have collaborated with eminent musicians around the world, will perform at....
- Pritam at creative best in 'Mausam'
New Delhi, Aug 17: Film: "Mausam"; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Lyricist: Irshad Kamil; Singers: Shahid Mallya, Mika Singh, Pankaj Kapoor, Hans Raj Hans, Rashid Khan,....
- Lata conferred lifetime achievement award
Kolkata, Aug 9: Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was on Monday presented the lifetime achievement award for her contribution to Indian music at a function here.
Receiving the award....
- Priyanka Chopra breaks musical grounds internationally
New Delhi, Aug 5: After making her mark in Bollywood, actress Priyanka Chopra, a trained western classical singer, is set to release her debut music album, and that too internationally. She wil....
- Royalty issue: Composers displeased with verdict
Mumbai, Aug 2: Composers and lyricists like Javed Akhtar, Vishal Bhardwaj and Ram Sampath today expressed resentment over a recent Bombay High Court ruling that FM channels don't have to pa....
- Telecom executive steals Mohammed Rafi tribute show
New Delhi, Aug 1: He may not be as well known as singers Anand Raj Anand or Roop Kumar Rathod, but T.S. Jyothiraman, an executive with Lemon mobiles, mesmerized the audience with his impeccable....
- There can never be a singer like Rafi: Lata Mangeshkar
New Delhi, July 31: Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar remembers late singer Mohammed Rafi on his 31st death anniversary and says there can never be a singer like him again. Both of them sang 414 d....
- Mohammed Rafi was a musician with a soul: Son, biographer
New Delhi, July 31: The badshah of Bollywood playback singing, Mohammed Rafi, who gave Indian cinema 40 golden years of haunting melodies, was one of the few survivors in the industry who lived....
- Average score by Reshammia in 'Bodyguard'
New Delhi, July 31: After his brief acting spree, music director Himesh Reshammiya returns to composing with Salman Khan-starrer "Bodyguard". The composer, who has collaborated with Sa....
- Fahimuddin Dagar, golden voice of Dhrupad, falls silent
New Delhi, July 29: A golden voice of Indian classical music has fallen silent with the death of Ustad Rahim Fahimudddin Dagar, a doyen of the Dhrupad school who was said to be a descendent of ....
- Blast from past: LPs make a comeback
Mumbai, July 10: This is how your grandparents listened to their music. In this age of itunes, ipods, DVDs and downloadable music, granny's LP is making a surprising comeback to music stor....
- Pritam regrets not doing Bhansali film
Mumbai, July 3 : Composer Pritam Chakraborty is upset that he couldn't do Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Rowdy Rathod", saying that the filmmaker wanted the songs urgently but it wa....
- No strong musical backing for 'Singham'
New Delhi, July 3: National Award-winning music directors Ajay-Atul are known for their music in Marathi films, although they have given music for a few Bollywood films as well in the past. But....
- Lata Mangeshkar remembers R.D. Burman
New Delhi, June 27: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar Monday remembered the late R.D. Burman on his 72nd birth anniversary, recalling the first time she met the composer and the many "amazin....
- Bollywood remembers Panchamda on his 72nd birth anniversary (June 27 is R.D. Burman's birth anni
Mumbai, June 25 : R.D. Burman was a musical genius whose experiments and innovativeness made him one of the most beloved musicians of his time. Remembering him on his 72nd birth anniversary ....
- Kishore Kumar's tunes inspire new musical 'Jhumru'
Toronto, June 25: Remember "Main hun jhum jhum jhum jhum jhumru..."? This popular number and many other such hummable tunes by legendary actor-singer Kishore Kumar, have inspired a new ....
- Salim-Sulaiman launch Lady Gaga photo exhibition
Mumbai, June 18: After remixing two tracks from American singer Lady Gaga's new album "Born This Way", Indian music composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant today launched a photo exhi....
- Light, feel good music in 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'
New Delhi, June 14: When it's Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the expectations from the music score are usually high and like always, the trio has managed to fulfill what was required out of them in th....
- Darbar's charge 'unprecedented and preposterous': Oscar panel
Washington, June 11: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has dismissed as "unprecedented and preposterous" Indian music composer Ismail Darbar's charge that A.R. Rahman ....
- Indian artists collaborate for 'green' song
New Delhi, June 4: Singer Shubha Mudgal, composer Debojyoti Mishra and lyricist Sam Panchmukhi have come together and created a song for World Environment Day being observed on Sunday.
- I'm not retiring, says Lata
New Delhi, May 30: A media report claiming that octogenarian Lata Mangeshkar is planning to retire has upset the singing legend who is surprised how a reputed newspaper could have published suc....
- TV will give face to my voice: singer Javed Ali
Mumbai, May 25: He is known for his melodious rendition of songs like "Jashn-e-bahaara" and "Tu hi haqeeqat" and Javed Ali now hopes that his voice will finally get a face as he....
- Creativity needs a world of peace, says Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Kolkata, May 24: Creativity can be harnessed only in a peaceful world, sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan says, voicing concern over the mounting threats to peace since the 9/11 attacks in the ....
- As Dylan's birthday dawns, Indian rockstar-fan pays tribute
Shillong, May 23 Bob Dylan turns 70 on Tuesday and one of his biggest fans in India, rockstar Lou Majaw, wants Meghalaya to declare it a holiday. The man who has kept the American legend's....
- 'Love?' inspired by my babies: J Lo
Mumbai, May 23: Multi-faceted Jennifer Lopez is back on the music platform with "Love?" - her first album in four years. Dwelling on, you guessed it, love, the American actress-singer ....
- Indian music speaks to soul: rock icon Steven Tyler
New Delhi, May 21: You know him as a rock icon, famous for his on-stage antics, powerful voice and signature screams. But there are things about Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler that only a few ....
- Bhayanak Maut's 'Shaitan' connection
Mumbai, May 16: Mumbai-based Indian metal band Bhayank Maut have lent a song from their album to Anurag Kashyap's upcoming production venture "Shaitan", but drummer Rahul Hariharan ....
- Rahman's 'Sajna' in Michael Bolton' album
New Delhi, May 10: Oscar winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman's song "Sajna" from "Couples Retreat" features in a new avatar in Grammy award winning Michael Bolton's late....
- Chinese musician to translate Tagore compositions
Kolkata, May 5: Renowned Chinese musician Liu Yuening is set about to translate Rabindranath Tagore's compositions into Chinese as part of the bard's 150th birth anniversary celebratio....
- Jagjit Singh enthralls ghazal lovers in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 5: Lovers of Urdu poetry and prose as they have always been, over 2,000 Kashmiris turned up at a concert by ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The over three-hour-long scintillating per....
- Metallica's India tour dates revealed
New Delhi, May 3: American heavy metal band Metallica, known for songs like "Unforgiven" and "Nothing else matters", have revealed the dates for their performances in India.
- Bombay Rockers get their groove back
Mumbai, April 24: Danish-Indian band Bombay Rockers, who created a stir in India with their singles "Ari ari" and "Rock the party", are back with their new album but feel the mu....
- Love songs galore in 'Haunted 3D'
Mumbai, April 21: Film: "Haunted 3D"; Music Directors: Chirantan Bhatt; Lyricists: Shakeel Azmi and Junaid Wasi; Singers: KK, Suzanne D'Mello, Jojo, Najam Sheraz, Nikhil....
- Music was 24X7, reminisces Vilayat Khan's daughter
Mumbai, April 20: She is an award-winning, eighth generation Indian musician. Begum Yaman K. Khan, the daughter of legendary sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan, says "I could sing before I co....
- Indian-American DJ Rekha to join White House Easter Egg Roll
Washington, April 20: Popular Indian-American "Bhangra Queen" Rekha Malhotra is among the celebrities participating in this year's White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25 with the t....
- Delhi government urged to build memorial for Mukesh
New Delhi, April 19: A group dedicated to promoting Mukesh's songs has urged the Delhi government to set up a memorial to the legendary Hindi playback singer as he hailed from the city.
- Akon took off shirt on stage, a la Salman Khan
Gurgaon, April 17: International pop star Akon threw open his black shirt and his black vest just the way our own star Salman Khan does in movies and on stage.
What followed thereafte....
- Akon brings down class barriers at Gurgaon concert
Gurgaon, April 17: If you had the cheapest pass to Akon's concert in Gurgaon on Saturday night, you definitely enjoyed more than the gold and VVIP pass holders! The Senegalese-American sing....
- Happy birthday Akon, sing Indian fans
Gurgaon, April 17: It was a birthday one could only dream of - but for Akon, it was right here! As thousands of people sang "Happy Birthday" for the popular Senegalese-American singer a....
- Akon's Gurgaon concert on track, say organisers
Mumbai, April 14: The organisers of rapper Akon's concert in the country today said that the Senegalese-American singer's Gurgaon gig will take place as per schedule on Saturday and tha....
- Usha Uthup to perform at charity event in Muscat
Muscat, April 14: Noted Indian singer Usha Uthup will perform at a charity event in Oman capital Muscat, proceeds from which would go to a charity working for cancer awareness.
The si....
- Little-known 'Pancham': New biography tells endearing tales
New Delhi, April 12: His hit songs flooded the box office; he was the quintessential romantic hero with heartaches, longings and beach-side philosophies. Yet celebrated musician-composer an....
- Coldplay may perform at 2012 Olympics
London, April 9: Rock band Coldplay might perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics to be held in London.
The prestigious sports event is slated for July 27-Aug 12, 2012, a....
- K.L. Saigal, a musician of the masses
New Delhi, April 7: Some voices refuse to fade from memory. Legendary musician K.L. Saigal, the musician of the masses and the enduring face of "Devdas" on the Hindi screen, remains one....
- A.R. Rahman launches his biography
Mumbai, April 7: Music maestro A.R. Rahman got a little nostalgic remembering his old days, during the launch of his biography "A.R. Rahman: The Spirit of Music" in Mumbai on Wednesday ....
- I'm remotely interested in cricket: Adnan Sami
Mumbai, March 30: Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, who has made Mumbai his home for 10 years now, has chosen to stay away from the World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan today and say....
- Shillong Chamber Choir ready for personalised concert in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 28: They enthralled US President Barack Obama on his India visit last year, and now the 16-member Shillong Chamber Choir will perform to the audience's taste at a personalised....
- Mani Ratnam to launch Rahman's biography on April 6
New Delhi, March 22: A.R. Rahman's fans will soon be able to get an insight into the music maestro's life through his biography "A.R. Rahman: The Spirit of Music" penned by reno....
- Hip-hop meets desi bhangra for Sonakshi's song
Mumbai, March 13: Sonakshi Sinha is sure being pampered. When the actress who is shooting for Shirish Kunder's "Joker" got wistful at not having done any modern dance so far, choreo....
- Pritam delivers dry and unimpressive music in 'Thank You'
New Delhi, Mar 9: Pritam Chakraborty is known for creating interesting and impressive soundtracks, but he fails to compose anything extraordinary for "Thank You". The sounds and songs a....
- Balle balle! Punjabi music is flavour of Bollywood
New Delhi, March 9: It makes you dance, it makes you sing, and it makes a great business idea in Bollywood. Punjabi music has taken the Hindi film industry by storm and is a sure-shot way to re....
- AR Rahman loses Oscar for '127 Hours' original score
Los Angeles, Feb 28: Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman lost the Oscar for best original score to composer duo Trent Rezmor and Atticus Ross who won it for "The Social Network" at the 83r....
- 'Game' soundtrack edgy with international feel
New Delhi, Feb 24: The music of ad-filmmaker-turned-director Abhinay Deo sticks to the theme of the movie and has all the elements of being a perfect soundtrack for a thriller. That does make t....
- Hit Broadway musical's Indianised avatar comes to capital
New Delhi, Feb 22: The path-breaking 1967 Broadway musical about the flower children, "Hair: The American Tribal Rock Show Musical" is ready to make a three-day splash in an Indian avat....
- A.R. Rahman pays tribute to Malaysia Vasudevan
New Delhi, Feb 21: Ace composer A.R. Rahman expressed his condolences after hearing of the demise of playback singer Malaysia Vasudevan.
Vasudevan died on Sunday afternoon at a privat....
- Romantic comedy, music with soul on Ali Zafar's mind
Mumbai, Feb 16: He entered Bollywood with the small budget, quirky "Tere Bin Laden", but Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar will be seen next with Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan in a typical....
- No NOC yet for Bryan Adams' Delhi concert
New Delhi, Feb 15: Confusion persisted over whether the much-awaited Bryan Adams concert would take place in Delhi as scheduled today evening with police yet to give a no objection certificate ....
- Amjad Ali Khan pays tribute to Bhimsen Joshi, Rabindranath Tagore
Bhopal, Feb 14: Saying he felt "deep sorrow" at the passing away of Bhimsen Joshi, sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan paid the clasical vocalist a stirring musical tribute here. The evening a....
- Rock music facing tough time: Foreigner's Mick Jones
New Delhi, Feb 13: Michael 'Mick' Jones, the founder of the popular British-American pop-rock band Foreigner and a man whose ballads have sent three generations of listeners mooning for....
- Mumbai goes 'wah wah' over Bryan Adams' concert
Mumbai, Feb 13: With a crowd of over 15,000 swaying to the music, Mumbai was at its energetic and spirited best as Canadian rocker Bryan Adams belted out hits after hits at his rocking concert ....
- 14-year-old Patiala girl features in music album
Chandigarh, Feb 11: A 14-year-old Patiala girl featured in Bollywood-fame violinist Surindra Singh's second album "Paisa Paisa", the musician Singh said here today.
The al....
- Shankar Mahadevan launches online music academy
New Delhi, Feb 10: Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan has launched an online music academy to bring Indians living in the US a step closer to their roots by imparting structured education in Ind....
- Why it's destination India for Bryan Adams and the like
New Delhi, Feb 10: Thanks to its net-savvy and well-travelled people, rich music and dance traditions and openness to experimentation, India has become a hit with top Western performers who fin....
- After Bollywood, Sony Music taps Tamil movie market
Mumbai, Feb 9: Music label Sony Music is expanding its business and trying to strengthen its base in the Tamil movie industry with one hit after the other.
The massive success of "....
- Sunidhi to release an album this year
Mumbai, Feb 8: Back from her international stint after recording a song with Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan is looking at cutting an album.
Even though....
- Singing with Enrique was great: Sunidhi Chauhan
Mumbai, Feb 7: Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan, known for her versatility, has gone global and recorded a track with Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. She termed the experience "great" ....
- Vishal-Shekhar to perform live for mobiles, internet
Mumbai, Feb 5: For the first time ever, a live audio concert will be accessible on mobile phones and the internet. Music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar is excited to be the pioneer in the show, wh....
- Eager to compose music for Bollywood again: Zakir Hussain
Mumbai, Feb 5: He composed music for critically acclaimed "Mr And Mrs Iyer" and now tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is eager to make music for Bollywood films again.
"Th....
- Sajid-Wajid give credit to Salman for awards
Mumbai, Feb 1: The composer duo Sajid-Wajid are on cloud nine after winning a series of awards for their music in last year's blockbuster "Dabangg" and the two give credit to Salman....
- Bappi Lahiri to be first Indian in Grammy jury
Mumbai, Jan 31: Bollywood music composer Bappi Lahiri has added another feather to his cap by becoming the first Indian composer to be in the Grammy jury for the awards in 2012.
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- Baul and Beyond: Tanmoy Bose's venture to resurrect folk music
Kolkata, Jan 27: It's a rare sight to see the sprightly dance of noted bauls of Bengal with bass guitar heightening his powerful voice. In a percussion prone evening in Kolkata's G.D. B....
- Bharadwaj offers variety in '7 Khoon Maaf' album
Mumbai, Jan 29: When Vishal Bharadwaj decides to score music for a movie, fans are confident that he will come up with high quality compositions that will mesmerise everyone. And this is exactl....
- 4,75,000 users participated in Adnan Sami's online song recording
Mumbai, Jan 28: For the live recording of a song to be done in participation with online listeners on two popular microblogs, singer Adnan Sami garnered a whopping 475,000 participants.
- Singer Chitra set to celebrate three decades in music industry
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28: K.S. Chitra, popularly known as South Indian Nightingale, has completed three decades as a playback singer with more than 15,000 songs to her credit. Now she wants t....
- AR Rahman honoured at World Economic Forum
Davos, Jan 27: Music composer-director A.R. Rahman today received the World Economic Forum Crystal Award for this year for his contribution to the world of art and culture and for his outreach ....
- Khayyam gets Padma Bhushan
New Delhi, Jan 25: India's veteran composer Khayyam, the man behind the soulful music in "Kabhi kabhie nere dil mein" and "Dil cheez kya hai", has been honoured with the Pad....
- 'Lata Mangeshkar's music transcends boundaries'
Mumbai, Jan 23: Describing singer Lata Mangeshkar as a "Vishwa Ratna", Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan has said her soulful music transcends geographical and linguistic boundar....
- AR Rahman gets BAFTA nomination for '127 Hours' music
London, Jan 18: Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman has been nominated for the British Academy of Films and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for original music in Danny Boyle's ....
- 'Peepli Live' team to praise Narmada Dam project
Bhopal, Jan 8: The group which sang "Mahangayi Dayan Khaye Jaat Hai..." in Oscar-nominated film "Peepli Live" would sing for the Narmada Valley Development Authority and praise ....
- Today's music touches body not heart: Ameen Sayani
Mumbai, Jan 3: Well-known radio announcer Ameen Sayani, whose name is synonymous with the hit show "Binaca Geet Mala", has dug into his archives to come out with a CD of songs from the ....
- Love songs rule 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' album
New Delhi, Dec 29: Pritam Chakraborty's compositions in "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji" album is perfect for the season of love. This is Madhur Bhandarkar's first comedy and the music o....
- Not letting success get to my head: "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar" winner
Mumbai, Dec 26: Patiala boy Kamal Khan couldn't have asked for more from Santa Claus this festive season - he was crowned Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar" on Christma....
- Patiala's Kamal Khan wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'
Mumbai, Dec 26: After nineteen weeks of rigorous training and fierce competition, Patiala's Kamal Khan was declared the winner of Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar" on ....
- Javed Akhtar firm on higher royalty, copyright
New Delhi, Dec 25: Javed Akhtar is standing tall by his decision to lobby for more royalties for singers, composers and lyricists even after the buzz that the Film Federation of India (FFI) has....
- Ghulam Ali to perform at 'Sa Re Ga..' finale
Mumbai, Dec 24: Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali is set to wow the audiences here with his rare performance at Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstars" finale on Saturday.
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- Playback singing ridiculous: Alisha Chinai
Mumbai, Dec 20: Singer Alisha Chinai, with chartbusters like "Kajra re" ("Bunty Aur Babli") and "Tera hone laga hoon" ("Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani") to her name,....
- 'Dilli' will open 'No One Killed Jessica' with a bang: Composer
Mumbai, Dec 19: Amit Trivedi's music came as a whiff of fresh air for music buffs. After out-of-the-box tracks in "Dev D" and "Udaan", the young composer says his song "....
- Rustic Punjabi flavour dominates 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' music
New Delhi, Dec 16: It was expected that the music of "Yamla Pagla Deewana" will have a heavy dose of Punjabi flavour because of the theme of the movie and the presence of three Deols - ....
- AR Rahman gets Golden Globe nomination for '127 Hours'
New Delhi, Dec 14: A.R. Rahman seems to have become a regular at big ticket international awards as the double Oscar-award winning Indian composer has bagged a Golden Globe nomination for Danny....
- Aron Ralston praises Rahman for '127 Hours' music
New Delhi, Dec 9: American mountain climber Aron Ralston, whose life is the subject of Danny Boyle's new movie "127 Hours", has complimented Indian composer A.R. Rahman for his musi....
- I had a great time recoding with Asha Bhosle: Ustad Shujaat Khan
Mumbai, Dec 1: Sitar player and singer Ustad Shujaat Khan says he had a great time recording an album with legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
"I keep on meeting different people and wh....
- Music in gyms - motivation or distraction?
New Delhi, Dec 1: If you're in a gym, chances are you'll be pumping iron while listening to music, perhaps even from a DJ! While some experts feel pulsating music can motivate you for a....
- American rapper lashes out at Bally Sagoo
Chandigarh, Nov 28: Calling Britain-based musician Bally Sagoo a "joker", American Punjabi rapper Bohemia today accused him of taking undue advantage of his popularity and making wrong ....
- Resul Pookutty wanted to win a Physics Nobel prize
Panaji, Nov 27: Academy award winner Resul Pookutty wanted to win a Nobel for India in physics, but ended up winning the coveted Oscar instead.
Pookutty, who won the Oscar award for b....
- Recording live after 30 years was fantastic: Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, Nov 27: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is excited on recording live after 30 years - with singer and sitarist Shujaat Khan - for an album that will have traditional classical-based songs.....
- Some give, some take for Mexican pianists in India
New Delhi, Nov 20: They are veteran Mexican pianists, but James Demster and Fernando Garcia Torres are just beginning to savour the delights of Carnatic and Hindustani classical music and dance....
- 'Sheila ki jawani' spices up 'Tees Maar Khan' album
New Delhi, Nov 18: If you thought that "Munni badnaam hui" from "Dabangg" will take the cake for being the most popular item number this year, then think again! The song "Sh....
- International guitarists want to jam with Ravi Shankar, Chaurasia
New Delhi, Nov 17: Music is said to transcend borders. No wonder a group of international guitarists on a tour of India aspire to play with sitar maestro Ravi Shankar and flautist Hari Prasad C....
- Bollywood has helped independent musicians: Durga Jasraj
New Delhi, Nov 13: Durga Jasraj, music legend Pandit Jasraj's daughter who started her career as a classical vocalist when she was only seven, feels Bollywood is providing big opportunities....
- Playing flute like practising yoga: Hari Prasad Chaurasia
New Delhi, Nov 11: The language of the humble bamboo flute is universal and more sought after than other classical instruments like the sitar and sarod, says flute maestro Hari Prasad Chaurasia....
- Enrique Iglesias downloads a hit in India
New Delhi, Nov 10: Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias' music is so popular in India that 30.6 percent of all his downloads are accounted for by the country.
The singer, popular f....
- Bollywood can wait: Abida Parveen
Mumbai, Nov 8: She has immersed herself in Sufi music and is busy spreading Sufism with her singing. So Bollywood offers can wait, says noted Pakistani singer Abida Parveen.
"I ke....
- Bands played soft music at grand 'private dinner' for Obama
New Delhi, Nov 7: With camel-mounted bands on either side and another playing on the terrace, what was initially billed as an intimate "private dinner" for about 20 people by Prime Mini....
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey music composed in Goa hotel room
New Delhi, Nov 7: A Goa hotel room is serving as a studio for singer-composer Sohail Sen who is creating music for Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming period film "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey....
- Mumbai band reunites after 30 years
Mumbai, Nov 6: When the band culture was fairly unknown in India, four young men decided to give Mumbai the taste of a live band. And after a split 30 years ago, they have got back together to ....
- I'm tired of singing film songs: Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, Nov 5: From romantic film songs to cabaret to ghazals - the legendary Asha Bhosle has sung them all in her six-decade long career and says she has now minimised her presence in film mus....
- Jagjit Singh plans seven albums, 70 concerts in his 70th year
Mumbai, Nov 3: Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, who is turning 70 Feb 8 next year, has grand plans for his birthday - he will celebrate the whole year by performing and releasing albums.
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- Asha Bhosle named goodwill ambassador for music awards
Mumbai, Nov 2: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has been roped in as the goodwill ambassador for the upcoming Chevrolet Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA).
"I am in awe and humbled by ....
- For me, live performance is incomparable to anything: Sonu Niigaam
New Delhi, Nov 1: Bollywood playback singer Sonu Niigaam says nothing gives him more pleasure than live performances.
"For me, a live performance is a high that is incomparable to....
- Patriotism takes centrestage in 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' album
Mumbai, Oct 30: After working with Ashutosh Gowariker in film "What's Your Raashee?" composer Sohail Sen teamed up with the filmmaker in period film "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey....
- Javed Akhtar translates 'Vande mataram' for 'Khelein Hum…'
Mumbai, Oct 28: Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has translated the national song "Vande mataram" from Sanskrit to Hindi for director Ashutosh Gowariker's forthcoming period film "....
- After Punjabi, Danish singer eyes Rajasthani, Bollywood
New Delhi, Oct 24: After enthralling performances in Punjabi, among the 16 languages in which she performs, Danish singer and songwriter Anita Lerche is set to debut in Rajasthani and has Bolly....
- She's Danish and sings peppy numbers in Punjabi
New Delhi, Oct 21: Her peppy numbers in Punjabi are a hit and only that tiny hint of anglicized accent suggests she may not be of Indian descent. Meet Danish singer and songwriter Anita Lerche ....
- Young and zippy 'Break Ke Baad' music makes a mark
New Delhi, Oct 21: Vishal and Shekhar know the pulse of youth and so their music is usually young, hip and zippy. Repeating the trend, the composer duo has rendered some interesting and upbeat ....
- It's sad to see pop music dying: Raghav
New Delhi, Oct 20: Britain-based singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs "Angel eyes" and "Let's work it out", feels sad about the dwindling popularity of pop mus....
- Agra offers world class recording studio to Bollywood
Agra, Oct 20: Studio Wave, a new recording studio here, is being endorsed by top names in Bollywood music but the sound engineer who set it up is also hoping it will help local talent thrive.
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- Bhansali's musical debut with 'Guzaarish' is soul-stirring
New Delhi, Oct 20: Even though "Guzaarish" is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut foray into music direction, the filmmaker-turned-composer has done an astounding job, aptly capturing the....
- Toyota signs up AR Rahman as brand ambassador for Etios
New Delhi, Oct 15: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has roped in music composer and two-time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman as brand ambassador for its small car Etios to be launched in December.
- Hariharan, Sivamani enchant with classical, jazz in CWG Village
New Delhi, Oct 13: It was an evening of musical contrasts as Hariharan, Sivamani and Louis Banks churned out soulful ghazals, Sufi numbers, jazz and booming drum beats for residents of the Comm....
- Want to be a DJ? Here's how!
New Delhi, Oct 13: With techno, trance, and hip hop taking over young minds, DJing has become a serious career option in India now. Experts say passion for music, technical expertise and a shar....
- Little Keshava's tabla journey began at dining table
Chennai, Oct 11: The seven-year-old's fingers created magic on the tabla at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) opening ceremony but little Keshava's musical journey began at the dining table ....
- Kishore's unreleased song to be unveiled on death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 10: Kishore Kumar's fans can rejoice as one of his unreleased songs will be unveiled on the legendary singer's 23rd death anniversary on Wednesday.
Composed by ....
- Percussionist Bickram Ghosh launches his production house
Kolkata, Oct 8: Renowned percussionist Bickram Ghosh on Thursday launched his own production house with a vision to provide a platform to the relevant art and untapped talent in India.
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- Singing is like flying: Sting
Mumbai, Oct 8: For him, "singing is like flying" as it brings total freedom. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner aka Sting says he has decided to re-arrange his old compositions the orchestra ....
- 'Allah Ke Banday' offers entertaining songs for all
New Delhi, Oct 7: Multiple composers and lyricists have come together to make the soundtrack of Sharman Joshi- starrer "Allah Ke Banday" and they defy the old saying that too many cooks....
- 'Do Dooni Chaar' packed with situational, fast-paced songs
New Delhi, Oct 5: Meet Brothers have composed the soundtrack of "Do Dooni Chaar", which marks the comeback of yesteryears popular reel and real life couple Rishi and Neetu Kapoor. It ha....
- I've mellowed after marriage, fatherhood: Kailash Kher
Mumbai, Oct 5: Singer Kailash Kher, who turned to music after failure in the export business, says he has mellowed down and started believing in life after marriage and fatherhood. Little surpr....
- Rabindranath Tagore songs in great demand this Durga Puja
Kolkata, Oct 3: The timeless magic of Rabindra Sangeet is set to dominate the special album releases this Durga Puja.
The melodies composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, whos....
- Bollywood has hijacked Punjabi pop: Harbhajan Mann
New Delhi, Sep 29: Punjabi pop singer Harbhajan Mann believes Bollywood and piracy are the reasons behind Punjabi pop music taking a backseat. He says he is not interested in singing for the Hi....
- Reliving the music and memories of Mallikarjun Mansur
New Delhi, Sep 26: Mallikarjun Mansur was so "full of music" that each time he opened his mouth music would flow out of him. He would often sing at the top of his voice at railway stati....
- Anand Raj Anand composes two songs for Commonwealth Games
New Delhi, Sep 21: Bollywood music composer and singer Anand Raj Anand has composed what he calls a "common man's tribute" to the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. He will also be perfor....
- 'Anjaana Anjaani' soundtrack suits young tastes
New Delhi, Sep 1: Music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar hardly go wrong when it comes to judging the pulse of youth and creating music to suit their tastes. After the success of their last venture ....
- Rahman to unveil Commonwealth Games theme song on Aug 28
New Delhi, Aug 26: After several delays, music maestro A.R. Rahman's theme song for the Commonwealth Games will finally be unveiled on this Saturday.
"Oh yaaro, India bula liy....
- T-Series acquires music rights of Kunal Kohli's next
New Delhi, Aug 24; Music label T-Series has acquired the audio rights of director Kunal Kohli's next starring Saif Ali Khan.
Produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, the....
- Competition is fierce in music industry: Meiyang Chang
New Delhi, Aug 19: He has hosted reality shows, acted in the movies, but "Indian Idol" season 3 contestant Meiyang Chang never got a chance to work as a playback singer in the films. He....
- We are not entertainers: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Mumbai, Aug 19: Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, whose new album attempts a unique mix of Indian classical and Western orchestra, says he is not an entertainer and likes to perform only for ....
- I'll make singing comeback for son Neil: Nitin Mukesh
Mumbai, Aug 18: Singer Nitin Mukesh hasn't sung Bollywood songs for quite a while now but says he wouldn't mind making a comeback for his actor-son Neil Nitin Mukesh.
"I d....
- GoM finalises Rahman's CWG theme song
New Delhi, Aug 16: The Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Commonwealth Games has finalised Oscar winner A.R. Rahman's theme song for the mega event and it will be made public in 10 days, the p....
- Independent India's history captured in Bollywood songs
New Delhi, Aug 10: The songs of Bollywood - from "Aao bachchon tumhe dikhayen" to "Kajra re" - best portray India's journey since independence to the present day when it is ....
- PM releases Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's new album
New Delhi, Aug 9: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today released Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's new album "Sarod symphony".
The album also features the musician's ....
- Bree Lee to perform in India
Sydney, Aug 8: Injury plagued Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will be coming to India in the coming weeks - though not for cricketing reasons.
The 32-year-old is scheduled to perform....
- Working on Indian films becomes a task: Zakir Hussain
Mumbai, Aug 7: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who has returned to music composition after eight years with the crossover movie "For Real", says he doesn't work on many films bec....
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform in Gurgaon on Sunday
New Delhi, Aug 6: There's good news for all those who were left disappointed with the cancellation of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's concert in Gurgaon last week, as he will no....
- Download our album for free: Indian Ocean
New Delhi, Aug 6: The practice pad of one of India's most well-known rock bands, Indian Ocean, has been put up for sale. But it is not about to shift base from Delhi, say its members even a....
- Lata remembers Kishore da on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, Aug 4: Together they have given hits like "Dekha Ek Khwab To", and "Gum Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Mein" -- and on Kishor Kumar's 81st birth anniversary, legendary singer L....
- Pritam fails to enchant with 'Hello Darling' music
New delhi, Aug 3: Though Pritam has many chartbusters to his credit, the composer fails to create an impact with the soundtrack of "Hello Darling". The film's music lacks freshness ....
- Indian bands find survival tough, but rock on
Mumbai, Aug 2: Gaining acceptance, convincing record labels, fighting piracy and making ends meet. While international bands like U2, AC/DC and Coldplay are rolling in the millions, Indian band....
- 'Aashayein' essentially a pack of love songs
New Delhi, Aug 2: Director Nagesh Kukunoor's "Aashayein" generates quite a lot of interest and many of the songs are hummable. The film, which stars John Abraham in the lead, consis....
- Two unheard songs of Rafi, Madan Mohan released
Mumbai, July 30: Mohammad Rafi and Madan Mohan fans have a reason to cheer. Two unheard songs sung by Rafi and composed by Madan Mohan have been released to mark the death anniversaries of the ....
- Venus acquires Hindi audio rights of 'Endhiran'
Mumbai, July 30: Music label Venus has acquired the Hindi audio rights of the eagerly awaited Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai starrer, "Endhiran" from Sun Pictures, a division of Sun TV N....
- Spice Girls founders on talent hunt for Asian band
New Delhi, July 29: FarWest Entertainment, founders of British pop girl group Spice Girls, is planning an all-Asian girls band and is on the lookout for a talented candidate in India.
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- Pakistani band Raeth returns with new album
Mumbai, July 29; Pakistan's Hindi rock band Raeth, which created quite a stir four years back with their song "Bhula do", is back with a new album "Hum Yaadon Ke Sang".
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- New music awards for Indian music fraternity
New Delhi, July 28: Star Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA), a joint initiative of Wizcraft International Entertainment and Star Television Network, aims at honouring talent across film and non-....
- 'Indian Idol' contestant records song for Bappi Lahiri
Mumbai, July 28: Nineteen-year-old Swaroop Khan, an "Indian Idol 5" contestant who is a folk singer from Rajasthan, has already got a break in Bollywood. He's got an opportunity to ....
- 168 lyricists composing world's longest song
Sydney, July 27: Hoping to set a world record for the longest ever song, 168 Australian songwriters are penning a single, proceeds from which will go to charity.
The song producers wi....
- Colombian Salsa music troupe to perform in Delhi
New Delhi, July 23: Salsa, the scintillating Latino dance music from Colombia, will set the capital rocking to its raucous beats July 30 to mark 200 years of independence of the South American ....
- 'Man lafanga' will enchant you in 'Lafangey Parindey' album
New Delhi, July 23: R. Anandh, known for composing jingles for ad films, returns to film music direction after 13 years with Yash Raj Films' "Lafangey Parindey". His first film as a....
- Indian Ocean to embark on five-city tour
New Delhi, July 22: Delhi-based band Indian Ocean is set to rock five cities with their contemporary fusion music while on their latest country tour that starts today.
An initiative o....
- U2 becomes world's richest band
London, July 18: Irish band U2 has raked in a staggering $130 million over the last 12 months making the rockers the biggest selling and the richest band in the world.
Despite frontma....
- Peepli [Live]' brings rock, folk, satire together.
New Delhi, July 18: When Aamir Khan is the producer, then one needs to be prepared for the unpredictable. And that's exactly the case with the soundtrack of "Peepli [Live]". The mus....
- I want to do something different: Sonu Nigam
Mumbai, July 18: There was a time when he was the voice behind every other hit Bollywood song, but now Sonu Niigaam says he wants to chart a new course. He's working on a musical project in....
- Delayed payment was my fault: Aamir Khan
Mumbai, July 14: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who got sucked into a controversy for not paying a musical group in a Madhya Pradesh village for using its folk song in his forthcoming producti....
- Singer Arun Daga pays tribute to Kashmir
New Delhi, July 12: Playback singer Arun Daga says he has paid tribute to Kashmir issues with the song "Salaam zindagi" in the upcoming film "Lamhaa".
"The song ha....
- A.R. Rahman to meet fans in Britain before tour
London, July 12: Oscar award winning music composer A.R. Rahman will meet his fans and mediapersons here on Tuesday ahead of his musical tour of Britain later this month.
Rahman is no....
- Hip-hop artist DJ Drama loves tandoori chicken, samosas
New Delhi, July 9: American hip-hop artist Tyree Cinque Simmons, popularly known as DJ Drama, has been enjoying Indian delicacies since childhood and says tandoori chicken and samosas are among....
- Rhea didn't curb my freedom in 'Aisha': Amit Trivedi
Mumbai, June 8: Amit Trivedi, the music composer for "Aisha", says neither producer Rhea Kapoor nor director R Ojha curbed his creative freedom even though they were involved minutely w....
- Music composers make millions: Mahesh Bhatt
New Delhi, July 6: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has once again sparked a discussion on the royalty issue that gripped the Bollywood music fraternity and producers earlier this year, saying "compo....
- `Bend It Like Beckham' actress to launch pop career
Leicester, July 6: "Bend It Like Beckham" actress Preeya Kalidas will launch her pop career at an annual festival here that showcases South Asian arts, entertainment, dance and food.
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- Jim Morrison gets four-city tribute in India
New Delhi, July 4: "Your our child, screamin' wild... An ancient lunatic reigns. In the trees of the night," DJ David Masilamani aka Black Jack quotes from rock legend Jim Morrison&....
- At 90, Ravi Shankar feted for lifetime contribution to music
New Delhi, July 2: Pandit Ravi Shankar, often described as the doyen of Indian string instrumentalists, was today felicitated by the government for his lifetime contribution to Indian classical....
- Veteran music director M.G. Radhakrishnan dead
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2: Veteran music director M.G. Radhakrishnan died here today after prolonged illness. He was 70.
He was ailing for almost a year now and for the past one week....
- 'Pee loon' stands out in 'Once Upon A Time...' soundtrack
New Delhi, July 2: Composer Pritam Chakraborty usually generates interest with his new albums and he has succeeded in doing so with his latest offering, "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai". T....
- India gets its own music awards
Mumbai, June 30: India is finally getting its very own music awards. The Indian Music Academy (IMA) has joined hands with Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd to create awards that will be a celebrat....
- Lata Mangeshkar sings after three years for 'Dunno Y…'
Mumbai, June 25: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who last sang for Bollywood in "Salaam-E-Ishq" three years ago, has agreed to sing the title track of Sunjay Sharma's "Dunno Y....
- Lata regrets not meeting Jackson
New Delhi, June 25: Bollywood's singing legend Lata Mangeshkar has expressed her regrets over not being able to meet late King of Pop Michael Jackson.
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- Rahman cancels North American leg of 'Jai Ho' concert
New Delhi, June 24: Music maestro A.R. Rahman has cancelled the North American leg of his "Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour" after a lighting rig collapsed in Detroit before ....
- Rahman cancels Detroit show after infrastructure collapse
Detroit, June 20: Music maestro A.R. Rahman says he has been forced to cancel his show in Detroit, Michigan due to an infrastructure collapse there and that the dates will be rescheduled.
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- Lamhaa' offers soft, soulful music
New Delhi, June 20: Music composer Mithoon, who has created music for very few films like "Bas Ek Pal" and "Anwar", has come out with an impressive and hummable soundtrack in &#....
- Rock is on a roll, courtesy Delhi's music cafes
New Delhi, June 16: Every Saturday, Ritu Rao, an infrastructure space consultant, and her naval officer husband spend their evenings listening to high-octane rock and alternative music at a mus....
- Composers bring out the best in singers: Sajid-Wajid
New Delhi, June 15: A singer might be proficient at Sufi, rock, pop or jazz, but a music director can make him or her sing songs of every genre, feel composer duo Sajid-Wajid, who are set to ju....
- 'Tum chain ho' clear winner in 'Milenge Milenge' soundtrack
New Delhi, June 14: Either it's because "Milenge Milenge" is releasing after a delay of five years or Himesh Reshammiya wanted to take inspiration from bygone decades - whatever it ....
- I want to revive ghazals in films: Sitarist Shujaat Husain
Mumbai, June 13: After travelling the world with his music, renowned sitar player Shujaat Husain Khan is entering Bollywood as a composer with "Mr. Singh and Mrs. Mehta" and says he wan....
- Rahman set to enthral US with Bollywood-Hollywood fusion
Washington, June 10: Music maestro A.R. Rahman is all set to enthral audiences in the US capital on Sunday as part of a world tour that takes him across America, Canada, France, Switzerland, Ho....
- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to endorse 94.3 Radio One
New Delhi, June 9: Music director trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, who have composed melodies for films like "Taare Zameen Par" and "Rock On!", have been appointed the brand endorsers o....
- Two concerts to mark Madan Mohan's 86th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 9: Aficionados of Madan Mohan's music are in for a treat, as two concerts will be held here to commemorate the 86th birth anniversary of the legendary Bollywood composer on Jun....
- 'Thank U' India singer Morissette ties knot
Toronto, June 8: Canadian singer-cum-song writer Alanis Morissette, whose 'Thank U, India' in 1998 hit top ratings and was nominated for a Grammy, has married American singer and rapper....
- 'Kajraare' music an overdose of Himesh Reshammiya
New Delhi, June 7: The music of "Kajraare" is very unlike the soundtrack of films directed by Pooja Bhatt. It suffers from an overdose of composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya's p....
- 'I Hate Luv Storys' offers impressive love songs
New Delhi, May 28: It is titled "I Hate Luv Storys", but the soundtrack of Karan Johar's forthcoming production venture is all about love. Composed by the musical duo of Vishal and ....
- I'm trying to maintain classical music's purity: Debu Chaudhuri
New Delhi, May 28: Sitar maestro Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri says he is striving to keep "pure classical music alive in an age of improvisations" and believes it should be made compulsor....
- For Dylan with love on his birthday... from Shillong
Shillong, May 24: Shillongites never forget to celebrate legend Bob Dylan's birthday. And today was no different as nearly 100 Dylan fans descended on the Pearly Dew School here to wish tha....
- Telugu film industry pays tributes to lyricist Veturi
Hyderabad: Telugu film industry today paid rich tributes to legendary lyricist Veturi Sundararama Murthy, who died following cardiac arrest here.
He was 74 and is survived by his wife....
- Think Floyd, the homegrown Pink Floyd tribute ensemble
New Delhi, May 23: Take four musicians from reputed local bands whose music harks back to the classical era, speaks the language of the gut and global angst in a tribute to the ultimate psyched....
- Argentine beats India's Guinness record in guitar marathon
Buenos Aires, May 19: An Argentine has set a new Guinness record of playing guitar for over 100 hours non-stop, almost double the earlier longest solo performance by Indian guitarist Sebastian ....
- Sukhwinder to go 'Jai Ho' in US
New Delhi, May 18: Well-known Bollywood playback singer Sukhwinder Singh is set to enthrall the American audiences with his concert "Jai Ho" in Washington on June 5.
The signe....
- Does listening to Mozart make you smarter?
London, May 18: Scientists have long been debating the alleged performance-enhancing effects of hearing classical music. However, researchers in Vienna have found no evidence that listening to ....
- Katrina, Rahman launch music album for kids
Mumbai, May 13: Katrina Kaif and A.R. Rahman launched a music album for children and the music maestro says his students have done a good job.
The compositions in the album "Rhyme....
- IndiPop culture died, killed my music career: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
New Delhi, May 11: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, who released hit albums like "Dole Dole", "Dum Tara" in the 1990s, has faded away from the music scene. The actress-singer says the d....
- Romantic Europe comes alive through music
New Delhi, May 7: The romance of 19th century Europe came alive here on Thursday evening through the music of immortal composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumman, Johannes....
- I was inspired by Lata Mangeshkar: Farida Khanum
New Delhi, May 5: Pakistan-based ghazal exponent Farida Khanum, who mesmerized the audience at a packed theatre with a two-hour concert, paid homage to Bollywood playback queen Lata Mangeshkar ....
- Rahman, Gulzar magic works yet again in 'Raavan' soundtrack
New Delhi, April 29: When the credits boast of composer A.R. Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and director Mani Ratnam, expectations are bound to be high. In "Raavan", the trio has brought out a....
- My dream is to playback for SRK: Abhijeet Sawant
New Delhi, April 24: Abhijeet Sawant, who fulfilled his dream of winning the "Indian Idol" contest five years ago, now nurtures another one. He says he would love to playback for supers....
- Music may damage hearing
London, April 22: Young people are putting their hearing at risk by listening to music as loud as a jet engine, a researcher has warned.
Playing music at high volume and using earphon....
- Rap star Guru dies from cancer
New York, April 21: Rapper DJ Guru has died from cancer at age 43, according to a statement on Tuesday from his producer.
"The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons....
- Good old cassettes going the LP way
New Delhi, April 19: CDs-DVDs, iPods and Blu-ray discs - music lovers are queueing for new formats to enjoy their favourite songs and compositions. But all this new technology has taken its tol....
- 'Bollywood success brings respect to Pakistani singers'
New Delhi, April 15: The stock of a Pakistani singer goes up if he gets recognition in Bollywood, says Masroor Fateh Ali Khan who has a degree in urban planning but has turned to music to take ....
- Indian composer wants to open music school in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, April 14: Popular south Indian composer Vijay Anthony wants to open a music college in Malaysia to train budding musicians.
Anthony was speaking to reporters after meeti....
- 'Badmaash Company' music an all-male affair
New Delhi, April 14: What stands out in the soundtrack of Shahid Kapoor-starrer "Badmaash Company" is the absence of female singers. But apart from this anomaly, composer Pritam Chakrab....
- Remixes in 'Kites' earning revenue: T-series head Bhushan Kumar
New Delhi: It was not a cakewalk for T-series head honcho Bhushan Kumar to get remixes included in the "Kites" album. He had a tough time convincing producer Rakesh Roshan, who finally ....
- Pop music losing its sheen, says Shibani Kashyap
New Delhi: Singer-composer Shibani Kashyap, who came back into the limelight with her Indipop album "My Free Spirit", has lamented the downfall in the pop industry saying it was time so....
- "Perform in nine months": claims Rahman's Music Conservatory
Chennai: Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's (Slumdog Millionaire) KM Music Conservatory claims that after its training, one can "perform in nine months".
Admissions are c....
- Aparna Sen amazed by Rahul Bose's performance
Kolkata: Filmmaker Aparna Sen was amazed by the will and ability of Rahul Bose to transform himself into the character Snehamoy Chaterjee in her upcoming movie "The Japanese Wife".
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- Hrithik's singing debut highlight of 'Kites' album
New Delhi: Rajesh Roshan has another hit album in the soundtrack of much-awaited film "Kites". The album boasts of five originals and four remixes and all the songs exude freshness and ....
- India all set to watch its first 'rockumentary'
New Delhi: India's first 'rockumentary' on an Indian music band is finally set to hit theatres.
'Leaving Home: The Life and Music of Indian Ocean' tells the story....
- Tom & Jerry dance to Punjabi tunes on 70th birthday party
New Delhi: The world's most popular cat and mouse - Tom & Jerry celebrated their 70th birthday in the capital on Wednesday by dancing to Punjabi number "Ahun ahun" from the movi....
- Experience magic of 1980s with 'Housefull' music
Mumbai: Composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have an impressive range - from the Sufi songs in "My Name Is Khan" to energetic numbers in "Housefull", they blend their styles accordi....
- When Shiv Kumar, Zakir Hussain performed just for Big B
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan may have attended various concerts and musical performances but the one closest to the megastar's heart was when Santoor maestro Shiv Kumar Sharma and tabla expo....
- Amercians are respectful of Indian music: Zakir Hussain
Washington: Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, who is out to present a picture of a new vibrant India through the music and rhythm of its diverse culture across the United States, says Americans are....
- Shankar Mahadevan beats Shaan on 'Music Ka Maha Muqqabla'
Mumbai: It was an enthralling finale to STAR Plus' "Music Ka Maha Muqabbla", as popular composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan pipped playback singer Shaan in the mega reality show here ....
- Australian honour for Pandit Ravi Shankar
New Delhi: Renowned sitar player Pandit Ravi Shankar will receive an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Melbourne for his contribution to music and humanity, it was announced ....
- Popularity of 'Gharana' music ebbing away: Girija Devi
Bangalore: Legendary classical singer Girija Devi laments the fact that the popularity of Hindustani classical music is slowly ebbing away as singers are not drawn towards the tradition of Ghar....
- Want a tune from Middle East? Contact T-Series
New Delhi: Composers beware! Lifting Arabic tunes is no more a cakewalk as composers would have to take permission from music label T-series before using them.
Rotana Publishing, a le....
- Indian music inspires top European jazz artist
New Delhi: Enrico Rava, one of the most sought after jazz musicians in Europe, is inspired by Indian music that "creeps" sub-consciously into his compositions.
"I like Par....
- I'm a big fan of Shah Rukh: Akon
Mumbai: International R&B singer Akon, who is here to record songs for Shah Rukh Khan's film "Ra.One", says he is a big fan of the Bollywood superstar and that he will not only ....
- Akon sings 'Smack That' at Shah Rukh's behest
Mumbai: International R&B singer Akon sang his popular number "Smack That" at a party here hosted by Shah Rukh Khan as it was the Bollywood superstar's favourite song.
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- Singer Akon arrives in Mumbai on Monday
Mumbai: American singer Akon is coming to Mumbai on Monday to record a song for composers Vishal-Shekhar in Anubhav Sinha's "Ra.1".
The singer's arrival is being kept ....
- Rahman plans massive music tour in June
London: Oscar winning music maestro A.R. Rahman has reportedly teamed up with Amy Tinkham, known for creating live musical concerts for Britney Spears and Mariah Carey, for a tour to salute Bol....
- I don't make music, I write: Biddu
New Delhi: Three years ago, Biddu, the musician who gave India the Bollywood cult number "Aap Jaisa Koi...", decided to swap his guitar for the pen - partly because "music was not t....
- Letters inspired me to start NGO: Pookutty
Mumbai: Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty says he was inspired to start his own NGO as he was inundated with requests for financial help after he won the Academy Award.
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- It's Atif Aslam all the way in 'Prince' music
New Delhi: Atif Aslam dominates the soundtrack of Vivek Oberoi-starrer "Prince". Composer Sachin Gupta sure seems impressed with the popular singer as almost all the songs have been cro....
- Why don't we have Holi songs nowadays?
New Delhi: "Holi ke rang mein", "Rang barse bheege chunar wali" and "Holi khele Raghuveera" are some popular Hindi movie songs that captured the spirit of the festival o....
- Backstreet Boys enthrall Delhi
New Delhi: American band Backstreet Boys' maiden live performance in the capital on Saturday was a treat for their fans, who danced and screamed along their way, making sure that they enjoy....
- I want to come to India every year: Richard Marx
New Delhi: Famous American singer Richard Marx, who says he knows of Shilpa Shetty and "Slumdog Millionaire", is in India for the second time. But he is now looking forward to visiting ....
- I can't imagine doing world tour cross-legged: Norah Jones
London: Her father Ravi Shankar is an acclaimed sitar maestro, but American singer Norah Jones doesn't want to learn the instrument because she feels it's not her cup of tea.
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- Talented youth meet the maestros at classical music fest
New Delhi: Youth is the buzz at the 63rd Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival that begins here later today. While young musicians like Shakir Khan, Rakesh Chaurasia and Shounak Abhisheki will take....
- Michael Jackson statue from India could grace Neverland
Bangalore: Over seven months after his death, Michael Jackson is etched in the hearts of millions of fans - and also in 12 feet of black granite that its maker plans to ship to the late king of....
- Five nations to take part in India's first military music fest
New Delhi: Military bands from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France and Britain will participate in India's first ever military music festival here from Feb 25 to March 9.
The fes....
- Ravi Shankar, Javed Akhtar, Jagjit Singh call on Sonia
New Delhi: Veteran musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, lyricist Javed Akhtar, ghazal singer Jagjit Singh and composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here today morning.
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- Rahman out of Oscar race
Los Angeles: Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman's song "Na na" from the film "Couples Retreat" has failed to bag a nomination in the original song category for the 82nd Academ....
- Backstreet Boys, Richard Marx to perform in Delhi on Feb 20
New Delhi: American boy band Backstreet Boys and legendary singer Richard Marx are set to perform here on Feb 20, as a part of the annual Rock 'n India mega music festival.
While ....
- I love mridangam sound: Rolling Stones saxophonist
New Delhi: Tim Ries, the Rolling Stones saxophonist, who is in India on a five-city tour as part of a world music band, says Hindustani classical music has inspired him and he has been listenin....
- Amjad Ali Khan, Zakir Hussain fail to win Grammy
Los Angeles: Ace music composer A.R. Rahman scooped two awards at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony here, but Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Ustad Zakir Hussain, who were also nominated, could n....
- Winning awards is a way of life for Rahman: Sister
New Delhi: Winning awards is "a way of life" for A.R. Rahman who triumphed at the Grammys by winning a double honour, the composer's sister said.
"It's a good star....
- Rahman, Gulzar, Tanvi share Grammy for 'Jai ho'
Los Angeles: Music maestro A.R. Rahman shared the Grammy award for the best motion picture song "Jai ho" with veteran lyricist Gulzar and Tanvi Shah who wrote the Spanish lyrics for it.....
- 'Jai ho' fetches a bouquet of global awards for Rahman
New Delhi: When Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman was composing the song "Jai ho", he didn't envisage that the composition would become such a rage and win him laurels and awards acr....
- Seven global musicians make melody without boundaries
New Delhi: They combine classical Indian music with western jazz, blues, funk and Persian poetry. Melange, a seven-member ensemble of leading musicians from different countries, believe in maki....
- Sangeet Natak Akademi had best tableau at R-Day parade
New Delhi: With its elaborate exhibition of Indian classical music instruments, the Sangeet Natak Akademi tableau didn't just win the applause of all present at the Republic Day parade this....
- US company launches online talent hunt in India
New Delhi: US based media and entertainment player TalentTrove has launched an online singing talent hunt contest for the budding singers in India.
Titled "TalentTrove Bollywood S....
- Six brand new songs of Rafi released
New Delhi: After 30 years, six youthful and romantic songs crooned by legendary singer Mohammed Rafi have been released for the first time. The lilting numbers have been compiled in a new album....
- 'Toh Baat Pakki' offers pacy tracks with mass appeal
New Delhi: Music composer Pritam Chakraborty's first release of the year "Toh Baat Pakki", starring Tabu and Sharman Joshi, offers music that will appeal to the masses.
Th....
- How about some Hebrew qawwali
New Delhi: He sings soul-stirring Sufi songs - and he does it in Hebrew. Israeli composer Shye Ben-Tzur believes even if the language is unknown to listeners, they will enjoy if "the music ....
- Bollywood goes Broadway way with 'Kingdom of Dreams'
New Delhi: If you like the song and dance culture on the big screen, dodge this. Bollywood is set to stage its own Broadway at a special destination called Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon.
- Rakhi Sawant threatens to go on hunger strike
Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant feels that the censor board was being unjust in banning her song "Kameeni tera bhoot chad gaya re". She has sent a legal notice giving it a week to explain its deci....
- Tripura tableau resonates with S.D. Burman music
New Delhi: The haunting strains of "Sun Mere Bandhu Re" filled the air as the Tripura tableau rolled down Rajpath at the Republic Day parade here, paying tribute to legendary film music....
- 'On Dream One Theme..." album pledges to unite India
Mumbai: "One Dream One Theme, Give Us Peace", a patriotic music album launched here today, pledges to unite people against all odds, according to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.
- 22 Republic Days and counting...this musician plays on
New Delhi: When Master Chief Petty Officer Musician Ramesh Chand Katoch strides down Rajpath this Jan 26, it will be the 23rd time in a row he will be doing so as he leads the naval band for th....
- Jai Ho! Indian concert on Australia Day
Melbourne: It is said that music transcends all forms of hatred. It will be used again to soothe the growing hostility between New Delhi and Canberra in the face of racial attacks on Indians in....
- A classical dance fest, just for men
Bhubaneswar: This Orissa capital is all set to host a three-day classical dance festival from Jan 27 featuring styles like Odissi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak -- featuring only male dancers.
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- Composer Loy launches daughter with 'Karthik ...'
Mumbai: The forthcoming film "Karthik Calling Karthik" not only marks the directorial debut of Vijay Lalwani, but it also launches music director Loy Mendonca's daughter Alyssa as a....
- Mother kept us away from singing: K.L. Saigal's grandson
New Delhi: Even 63 years after his death, actor-singer Kundan Lal Saigal is remembered for his haunting voice and inspires many. But his daughter Bina Chopra was so fed up with showbiz that she....
- 'Kaisi hai ye' shines in 'Karthik Calling Karthik'
New Delhi:Composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-loy are known for their versatility and quality work. In "Karthik Calling Karthik" too the trio has done a commendable job by making melodious num....
- Rahman's song shortlisted for Oscar nominations
New Delhi: Indian music maestro A.R Rahman's song "Na na" from the film "Couples Retreat" has been shortlisted for nomination in original song category for the 82nd Academy ....
- Praful Patel regrets flight damage to Amjad Ali's sarod
Mumbai: Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today expressed regrets for the damage caused to a sarod belonging to maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan on an Air India flight.
According to an....
- God is on the side of devotional music
New Delhi: Devotional music is one genre that has shown no decrease in popularity in India at a time when all other genres of the Rs.7.3 billion a year industry have been affected by Bollywood ....
- Amjad Ali Khan's sarod damaged on Air India flight
Mumbai: When music-loving Mumbaikars gathered for what they thought would be an evening of soulful music by acclaimed sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, they were in for a surprise. The maestr....
- 2,750 classical vocalists sing on one platform
Pune: Over 2,750 Indian classical vocalists - from famed artists like Pandit Rajan and Sajan Misra to Shankar Mahadevan - came together and performed on one stage here, enthralling an audience ....
- 'Ishqiya' tracks are soul-stirring
Mumbai: Vishal Bhardwaj's track record as a composer has been very impressive and with "Ishqiya" he once again proves that he is not only a good filmmaker but also a brilliant music....
- Sufi flavour dominates 'My Name Is Khan' album
New Delhi: The soundtrack of the latest offering of Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan,"My Name Is Khan", boasts of Sufi flavour. Composed by Johar's favourite Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the a....
- Indian fans remember Elvis on his 75th birth anniversary
New Delhi: Attending theme parties, lighting candles and listening to his music - that's how Indian fans of Rock n' Roll star Elvis Presley are planning to celebrate his 75th birth anni....
- Award winning French soprano to perform in capital
New Delhi: French opera singer Marion Baglon, who has been praised for her impressive debut in Paris, is in India to present the Lyric Open Opera concert at the Alliance Francaise in the capita....
- 'Rann' music more situational, less hummable
New Delhi: The music of Ram Gopal Varma's latest offering "Rann", which has Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role, is not one that music buffs would like to sit and listen to. All the s....
- Katy Perry leaves Taj City
Agra: After seeing the Taj Mahal, singer Katy Perry and her actor boyfriend Russell Brand left the city today morning.
The pop star has posted a photograph of herself and Brand cuddli....
- Music industry cheers royalty bonanza
New Delhi: The Rs.740 crore (Rs.7.4 billion) Indian music industry is cheering the cabinet's decision to amend the Copyright Act of 1957 that will fetch royalty to composers, singers, lyric....
- Kannada music composer C. Aswath dead
Bangalore: Well-known Kannada composer-singer C. Aswath died today after a prolonged illness in the Asian Columbia hospital here on his 70th birthday. He suffered kidney failure which triggered....
- New bill to amend copyright laws music to creator's ears
New Delhi: Musicians, writers and film directors, who were earlier exploited by producers and music companies, can now hope to reclaim commercial rights to their works and earn royalty from the....
- Magic, music, folklore inspire French band in India
New Delhi: Guess where the popular French folk rock band Moriarty, now on a four-city tour of India, gets its inspiration? From Merlin, the ancient magician who spun his spells in King Arthur&#....
- Indian classical music coincides with spirituality: Khan brothers
New Delhi: Young sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, the sons of legendary sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, feel Indian classical music has an edge over its counterparts "in terms o....
- Sajid-Wajid at their melodious best in 'Veer'
New Delhi:Composer brothers Sajid-Wajid have come up with one of their best works in Salman Khan's period drama "Veer". The soundtrack boasts of eight songs and the music is melodio....
- Jackson tribute cancelled again
London: Jermaine Jackson's global tribute to his late legendary musician brother Michael has been cancelled for the second time.
Organisers at World Awards Media, led by Jermaine,....
- 'Chance Pe Dance' music makes you shake a leg
New Delhi:Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake a leg with the music of Shahid Kapoor-Genelia D'Souza-starrer "Chance Pe Dance". The soundtrack has been composed by Adnan....
- Rahman wins entertainer of the year award
New Delhi: Oscar winning music maestro A.R. Rahman has won the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award 2009 in the entertainment category.
"Rahman has redefined contemporary Indian music....
- 400-year-old Jharkhand drummakers struggle to keep trade alive
Adharjhor (Jharkhand): In the heart of a dense forest in the Patamda block, this ramshackle village of 100 thatched huts is fighting a tough battle to keep afloat its 400-year-old traditional c....
- PM lauds efforts to perpetuate classical music tradition
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today lauded the efforts of Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, sons of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, for perpetuating India's great classical music ....
- Media promotes ghazals poorly in India, Pakistan: Asif Mehdi
New Delhi: Pakistani ghazal exponent Asif Mehdi says the media is responsible for taking young listeners away from ghazals. Aware of his family's deep roots in India, he is now looking forw....
- Jagjit Singh brings Ghalib's soul to Kashmir
Srinagar: Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh mesmerised audiences for over four hours in the summer capital Srinagar with his performance on Wednesday evening.
The jam-packed auditorium of th....
- Adnan's 'Ek Ladki Deewani Si' focuses on love ballads
New Delhi: Adnan Sami returns to non-film music after a gap of five years with his latest album "Ek Ladki Deewani Si", which comprises mostly love songs. It also boasts of a track by in....
- Jagjit Singh's concert in Kashmir on Wednesday
Srinagar: Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, who will perform here on Wednesday, said he had a huge number of lovers in Kashmir who not only had a strong love and passion for Urdu ghazals, bu....
- South Asian bands to perform in Delhi this week
New Delhi: Strings, the popular music group from Pakistan, will enthrall Delhi audiences along with Afflatus, an all-girls band from Shillong, and other bands from the South Asian region at a f....
- It's time to honour foreign films with National Award: Gulzar
Mumbai: The song "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire" has been nominated in the best song category at the Grammy Awards. Lyricist Gulzar is happy but says it's high time Indi....
- Adnan pays tribute to Mumbai with his next album
Mumbai: Pakistani singer Adnan Sami says his forthcoming album "Ek Ladki Diwani Si" is a tribute to the Mumbai city.
"Mumbai has gone through lots of stuff but it has neve....
- India's guitar maestro takes classical music to new places
London: Pioneering Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is taking Indian classical music to new corners of the world through his innovative string instrument, mohan veena, a fusion of the gui....
- Sonu Niigaam unveils 26/11 anthem for Mumbai Police
Mumbai: Playback singer Sonu Niigaam has created an anthem for Mumbai's police force to praise the spirit of both the security personnel and the average resident of India's financial an....
- R.D. Burman rediscovered with 'Pancham Unmixed'
Mumbai: After four years of hard work, finally Mumbai-based writer and filmmaker Brahmanand Singh has completed "Pancham Unmixed" - a film on legendary composer R.D. Burman's life a....
- Sonu Nigaam composes song as tribute to Mumbai
Mumbai: Paying tribute to Mumbai, a year after the 26/11 terror attack, singer Sonu Nigaam on Wednesday unveiled a song he has composed in memory of the victims and heroes.
The song &....
- College days were inspiration for '3 Idiots' music: Composer, lyricist
New Delhi: Composer Shantanu Moitra and lyricist Swanand Kirkire's latest offering "3 Idiots" boasts of youthful spunk and raw energy and the duo say that they had to go back to the....
- Musician Biddu turns writer, works on autobiography, novels
New Delhi: After being in the music industry for 50 years and causing many a pelvic thrust, British Indian composer Biddu has now switched to writing. He is now penning his autobiography and tw....
- Top global jazz musicians to play in capital
New Delhi: Jazz lovers in the capital have an exciting weekend in store. The 100 Pipers Jazz Utsav 2009 today and on Sunday will feature some of the biggest names in international jazz.
- 'Paa' offers simple yet delightful music
New Delhi: "Paa" is a film with an unusual story and music maestro Ilayaraja has composed tunes that gel well with the movie's subject. Director R. Balakrishnan's film stars Ami....
- Bollywood composers rediscover Sufi music
New Delhi: "Allah ke bande", "Piya Haji Ali", "Khwaja mere khwaja", "Arziyaan"...the list is long. Bollywood is surely smitten by Sufi music as composers churn o....
- '3 Idiots' music has youthful spunk, raw energy
New Delhi: It's a soundtrack that's sure to click. Shantanu Moitra, who had scored the music for Rajkumar Hirani's "Lage Raho Munnabhai", returns with "3 Idiots" and....
- Singer Anushka debuts as actress in 'Dulha Mil Gaya'
New Delhi: Pop star-turned-VJ Anushka Manchanda is all set to make her acting debut now with comedy "Dulha Mil Gaya", which stars superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen and Fardeen Khan....
- Punjab setting up music academy in singer Ishmeet's memory
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday said his government was committed to establishing a music academy in the memory of singing sensation Ishmeet Singh, who died myst....
- My family is complete, says Pritam after daughter's birth
Mumbai: Music composer Pritam Chakraborty has a daughter and says now his family is complete.
"My family is now complete. 'Hum do humare do'," Pritam, who has a two-ye....
- Kailash Kher on multi-city tour in the US
New Delhi: Kailash Kher is busy entertaining his fans in the US these days. The Indian singer, known for his soulful renditions has gone for a six-day multi-city tour.
"I am going....
- 'De Dana Dan' not among Pritam's best works
New Delhi: There's been an overdose of Pritam's works this year with "De Dana Dan" being the 11th film he has composed music for. While most of the scores he's given in 2009....
- Criticism about my nasal voice used to upset me: Himesh
New Delhi: He preferred calling it high-pitched singing, but everyone else branded composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya's voice as nasal singing, something that used to hurt him deeply.
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- I want to work with Rahman, sing Bollywood song: Juggy D
New Delhi: London-based singer Juggy D, who composed hit numbers like "Mere dil vich hai hum tum" and "Dil mera", is still struggling to find a foothold in Bollywood and says he....
- Kolkata singer takes Dhaka on musical journey
Dhaka: Kolkata-based singer Kabir Suman wowed audiences in Dhaka when he performed songs popular in both West Bengal and Bangladesh at a solo concert here.
Popularly known as 'gaa....
- After 40 years, Udayabhanu to sing a Malayalam film song
Thiruvananthapuram: After waiting for four decades, 74-year-old playback singer K.P. Udayabhanu has got another chance to sing a Malayalam film song.
Asked why he had to wait for so l....
- Tanzanian dance-music ensemble brings tribal cultures alive
New Delhi: Dancers in printed wraps, tiger-rosette loincloths and elaborate feathered head-dresses brought alive the ancient tribal cultures of Tanzania here as the part of the ongoing Delhi In....
- Buckingham Palace to swing to Bollywood music!
London: Buckingham Palace is to swing to the hefty rhythms of Bollywood music and dance on Tuesday in what promises to be a boisterous celebration in anticipation of a coming visit by President....
- Jay Sean's single tops the Billboard's Hot 100 chart
New Delhi: It was almost a dream come true for Jay Sean. His debut single "Down" has secured No. 1 position on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. His song toppled Black Eyed Peas, who have ....
- Bollywood takes liberty with Sufi music: Hans Raj Hans
New Delhi: In the fields of Punjab where he grew up, farmers would sing Sufi songs - even his family sang. That is how popular singer Hans Raj Hans learnt his music. Today, he believes, Bollywo....
- 'Ajab Prem...' music a must hear
New Delhi: "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, is music director Pritam Chakraborty's eighth release this year and he has once again done a gre....
- Grigoryan Brothers: Strumming classical notes in age of funk rock
New Delhi: Australia's leading classical guitarists, the Grigoryan Brothers, swear by classical music in an age when the guitar is either associated with contemporary western sounds or eart....
- I practise on pillows: Drummer Sivamani
Jodhpur: Anandan Sivamani, the ace Indian drummer who is preparing for an international tour with Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, says he first likes to practise his beats on pillows!
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- Rajasthan's dying folk music finds a voice
Jodhpur: Traditional folk music from the remote villages of Rajasthan is finding high-profile voices to carry it mainstream.
A five-day Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), w....
- Now read 100 of Gulzar's favourite lyrics in English too
New Delhi: Oscar award winning lyricist Gulzar has handpicked 100 of his best works that have been translated into English by scriptwriter Sunjoy Shekhar for an anthology titled "100 Lyrics....
- Naga musician reviving dying folk music
Jodhpur: Meet guru Rewben Mashangva, the Imphal-based musician, who has brought workday folk music from the villages bordering Nagaland and Manipur to the Rajasthan International Folk Festival ....
- Tribute to R.D. Burman in 'Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna'
Mumbai: R.D. Burman's music continues to inspire today's filmmakers. While "Kaminey" had two tracks of the late composing legend, now one of his songs will be heard in the forth....
- Delhi-based band reach grand finale of rock fest
London: Delhi based rock band Seize Her has reached the grand finale of the 24th edition of Independence Rock (I-Rock) - which will be held in Mumbai.
"I am speechless. It's a....
- I'm offered sub-standard songs: Sonu Niigaam
New Delhi: One of Bollywood's most talented playback singers Sonu Niigaam is hardly heard these days. He says that he has cut down his work because he doesn't want to sing sub-standard ....
- India captures people's hearts: American folk singer
New Delhi: As she does her first ever tour of India at the age of 51, American folk singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer says she can't imagine leaving without her music being influenced b....
- 'Kites' background score of global standard: Sulaiman Merchant
New Delhi: Known for their edgy and racy background scores in "Dhoom 2", "Chak De! India" and "Krrish", music composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are now looking forwa....
- Rahman set to compose for Hollywood comedy
Mumbai: Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman is set to compose music for his first full-fledged Hollywood project "Couples Retreat" and he is determined not to create anything similar to ....
- Pancham brought out the best in every artist: Asha Bhosle
New Delhi: Queen of Bollywood playback music Asha Bhosle's songs are synonymous with the compositions of Rahul Dev Burman aka Pancham who gave her the maximum number of hits at the peak of ....
- Film songs don't make sense any more: Asha Bhosle
New Delhi: Acclaimed playback singer Asha Bhosle does not want to make any "new albums of film songs" as she says Bollywood music has lost its "soul".
"Film songs ....
- The record breaking musician who came back from the brink
Agra: Following his brother's death in 1982, Dinesh Shandilya went through severe depression that led him to attempt suicide. And then, in his darkest hour, he discovered music of the flute....
- Rahman proves his prowess yet again with 'Blue'
New Delhi: India's double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman returns with another hit musical score in underwater film "Blue". The album boasts of both racy and slow songs and brings forth co....
- Guns N' Roses to tour India
London: American rock band Guns N' Roses is planning a tour of India in November.
The heavy rockers, fronted by Axl Rose, have signed on to perform at the Palace Grounds in Bangal....
- Pakistan's first women's rock band to perform in India
Kolkata: Music is one of the common passions among people and both India and Pakistan share a rich legacy of music that blurs any scope for differences. It is the music once again that is going....
- Indian fusion music a hit in US Bay Area nightclubs: DJ
New Delhi: India is setting the dance floors on fire in San Francisco, says one of the leading disc jockeys in California.
"Lounge and disco music is changing in the Bay Area of S....
- We don't get our due: Bollywood sound engineer
Agra: Oscar winner Resul Pookutty is an exception. Sound engineers take away rough edges from flat voices, add pauses and oomphs to songs, but hardly ever get credit for their work, rues Satish....
- R&B singer Raghav now wants to compose for Hindi films
New Delhi: He has got several singing offers in Bollywood, but Britain-based Indian singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs "Angel eyes" and "Let's work it out", ....
- 'Do Knot Disturb' - not an impressive comeback for Nadeem-Shravan
New Delhi: The hit composer duo of the 1990s, Nadeem-Shravan, who created chartbusters for movies like "Aashiqui", "Saajan", "Deewana", "Raja Hindustani", "P....
- I want to compose music for Bollywood films: Amjad Ali Khan
New Delhi: He has been the face of sarod across the globe for years, created new ragas and collaborated with international orchestras, but now music legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan says he would lo....
- Salim-Sulaiman hope to make India proud at Emmys
New Delhi: After churning out hit numbers like "Jalwa", "Haule haule" and "Chak De! India", Bollywood's composer brothers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are hoping to m....
- Now listen to bird calls on CD
Panaji: Now it won't take a sweaty, tiring, mosquito-bitten stakeout in the Western Ghats forests to hear the song of birds like the Drongo Cuckoo, the Pompadour Green Pigeon or the Grey-he....
- Comparing me to Rahman not fair: Sohail Sen
New Delhi: After teaming up with music maestro A.R. Rahman in hits like "Lagaan" and "Jodhaa Akbar", director Ashutosh Gowariker has roped in budding composer Sohail Sen for ....
- 'Carnatic music is finding young listeners'
New Delhi: Carnatic classical music, which was losing out to contemporary music in the southern states, is making a comeback, with a spurt in the number of young listeners over the last few yea....
- Sohail Sen's music impresses in 'What's Your Raashee?'
Mumbai: Ashutosh Gowariker's films are synonymous with A.R. Rahman's tunes, but for his "What's Your Rashee?", which has Priyanka Chopra and Hurman Baweja in lead roles, the....
- Maker of Woodstock wants to host Indian music carnival
New Delhi: The man who organised the momentous Woodstock concert in the US in 1969 wants to come to India next year to host a music carnival, says DJ Black Jack, one of India's oldest and l....
- It's difficult to get sponsors for Kathak: Birju Maharaj
Patna: Legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj, who was here for a performance, said the difficulty to find a sponsor to popularise the Indian dance form pained him.
"I am ....
- Lata dedicates 'Hanuman Chalisa' recording to India
Mumbai: Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar has for the first time recorded the "Hanuman Chalisa" for an album, dedicating her prayers for the betterment of the country, which is seeing "....
- Rajasthan folk festival will come alive with gypsy, flamenco
New Delhi: The sprawling Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur will come alive with the sounds of European gypsy music, flamenco, urban folk music and the traditional music of Rajasthan sung by the minstr....
- Kailash Kher sets Delhiites grooving at Rahman's concert
New Delhi: Delhi music aficionados were left wanting for more at the A.R. Rahman Unplugged concert here on Tuesday evening with no solo performance by the maestro. But their pulses were set rac....
- Rahman won't attend Jackson tribute concert
New Delhi: Music maestro A.R. Rahman will not be attending the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Chennai due to a Hollywood project.
"The Chennai concert, which is a tribute to M....
- Jackson thought 'Bad' album was a flop
London: Pop legend Michael Jackson thought his acclaimed album "Bad" was a failure because it didn't match the sales of "Thriller", his friend and collaborator Quincy Jones ....
- Jackson penned 'Billie Jean' in three minutes
London: Late pop legend Michael Jackson wrote his chart-busting classic "Billie Jean" in just three minutes.
The King of Pop was travelling in a car with two of his brothers i....
- President, PM condole death of Gangubai Hangal
New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of well known Hindustani classical singer Gangubai Hangal.
Hangal died in Karnataka'....
- Mika churns out Tamil bhangra for 'Quickgun Murugan'
Mumbai: After elder brother Daler Mehndi crooned for Rajnikant, singer Mika mixes Punjabi bhangra and Tamil music together for the promotional video of English film "Quickgun Murugan".
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- Lata Mangeshkar renders a new-age 'prison anthem'
Mumbai: Lata Mangeshkar sang "Ae malik tere bande hum", a song that inspired prisoners in V. Shantaram's film "Do Aankhen Barah Haath" in 1957. Now Madhur Bhandarkar has the....
- The secret behind a Kishore Kumar hit
Johannesburg: Long after legendary singer Kishore Kumar and music composer Rahul Dev Burman died, a secret about one of their biggest hits together has been revealed here.
Kishore Ku....
- Sunidhi Chauhan wows South Africans
Johannesburg: Indian pop queen Sunidhi Chauhan enthralled South Africans with a whirlwind tour of two cities at the weekend, belting out all her frenetic-paced hits with a stage energy to match....
- US, Iraqi disc jockeys to spread message of peace
New Delhi: On July 22, Disc Jockeys Aaron James from New York and MoCity Abood from Baghdad will come together to spread the message of love, peace and happiness from two countries that have go....
- 'Agyaat' based on spooky experiences during 'Jungle' shoot: Varma
Mumbai: Director Ram Gopal Varma says his forthcoming film "Agyaat" is based on real life eerie incidents that his unit members experienced while shooting his 2000 movie "Jungle"....
- Carnatic music legend D.K Pattammal dead
Chennai: Carnatic and Tamil film playback singer D.K. Pattammal died here today. She was 90.
She died at her home here of old age-related complications, family sources said.
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- Music of Varma's 'Agyaat' disappoints
Mumbai: Ram Gopal Varma's movies like "Rangeela", "Satya" and "Mast" offered great songs that went on to become huge hits, but the music of his latest venture "A....
- Indians put on their dancing shoes
New Delhi: Jive, bachata, merengue, hip-hop and rock-n-roll -- do these words ring a bell? Thanks to reality shows, these western dance forms have become a rage in cities and Indians know there....
- A dialogue between dance and mathematics in Bharatnatyam style
New Delhi: Bharatnatyam, the classical dance style from Tamil Nadu, is all about mathematics after all... as the audience discovered through a dance-drama by Indian American Viji Rao and her tr....
- Hip-hop group Outlandish to perform in India
New Delhi: Denmark-based award winning hip-hop group Outlandish is to perform in India.
Formed in 1997 by Isam Bachiri (of Moroccan descent), Waqas Ali Qadri (of Pakistani descent) an....
- India meets Egypt musically in Rahul Sharma's new album
New Delhi: His father is a music legend and he too has carved a niche for himself as a Santoor player. Rahul Sharma, son of Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, is now all set to entertain....
- There is no question of getting Oscar early or late: Gulzar
Shimla: Renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar who picked up an Oscar for the song "Jai Ho" from the multi-award winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" said on Thursday there was no question....
- Salim-Sulaiman impress with their music in 'Luck'
Mumbai: Composer siblings Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have once again churned out a potential hit album with "Luck". The soundtrack of the film, which stars Sanjay Dutt and Imran Khan, ....
- Time to sing the requiem for Agra Gharana?
Agra: The Rajputs passed it on to the Mughals, in whose courts the classical Hindustani music of Agra Gharana flourished. Now, however with few patrons and students left in the city of its orig....
- MJ leaves behind a legend of music and art: Dutt
Washington: Priya Dutt, Congress member of the Lok Sabha from Mumbai North Central, says she is a great fan of King of Pop Michael Jackson, who "leaves behind the legend of his music and hi....
- Jackson's family wants second autopsy
Los Angeles: Michael Jackson's family on Saturday asked for a second autopsy on the body of the superstar who died on Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital, the coroner's office said.
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- Jackson's doctor unavailable as family seeks answers
Los Angeles: Moving vans arrived Saturday at the rented mansion where Michael Jackson died two days earlier, as questions continued to swirl about the cause of his death, his final days and....
- I was working with Michael Jackson: Adnan Sami
Mumbai: Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sis....
- 'Jai Ho, MJ!' says Rahman, Prabhu Deva numbed
Chennai: "Jai Ho, MJ!" said Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, for whom pop legend Michael Jackson symbolised limitless energy, perfection and vision, while the death of his "role model"....
- Ali Akbar Khan was a treat for music lovers: Amitabh
New Delhi: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan remembers legendary "sarod genius" Ali Akbar Khan, saying he was a treat for music lovers especially when he used to play with sitar maestro Ravi S....
- Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan was a humble man
New Delhi: Legendary sarod exponent Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, one of the greatest Indian classical musicians of modern times, was in personal life a man of great compassion, innocence and humility.....
- What is music for our Bollywood singers, composers?
New Delhi: They give Bollywood music buffs their regular doses of sounds, melodies and beats that take not only the country but the world by storm. Recent example being the double Oscar for Ind....
- PM condoles Ali Akbar Khan's death
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of legendry sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, describing him as "a colossus who strode the world of Hindustani classical ....
- Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan dead
Kolkata: Legendary sarod player Ali Akbar Khan died today at his residence in San Anselmo in California. He was 87.
The Hindustani classical music exponent died at about 10.30 a.m. I....
- 'Short Kut...' not best work of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Mumbai: "Short Kut - The Con Is On" had everything going right for it - famous composers, best lyricist and talented singers like Alka Yagnik and Sonu Nigam going behind the mike. Yet t....
- Composers Vishal-Shekhar excited by Rahman's admiration
Mumbai: Composers Vishal and Shekhar were pleasantly surprised when they opened the morning newspapers to find A.R. Rahman appreciating their work. Not just that, the Oscar winner mentioned Mic....
- Gowariker picks new composer over Rahman
New Delhi: After working with Oscar-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman in three of his hits - "Lagaan", "Swades" and "Jodhaa Akbar", director Ashutosh Gowariker has roped....
- 'Jashnn' packs in peppy, soft numbers
Mumbai: Music has always been the high point of films churned out by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films. "Jashnn" too has some nice renditions, which make the soundtrack someth....
- 'Kambakkht Ishq' music good only in parts
Mumbai: After a long time, music buffs will be able to savour the compositions of Annu Malek through the much-awaited film "Kambakkht Ishq". The music of the film, which stars Akhshay K....
- Global events creeping into Bollywood lyrics
New Delhi: Bollywood lyrics are becoming more gut-wrenching - picking up themes from contemporary realities, say musicians Piyush Mishra, Swanand Kirkire and Rahul Ram.
"I think B....
- Why aren't there more women composers in Bollywood?
New Delhi: There are women directing and editing films in Bollywood, but they are yet to carve a niche as music composers. Except for Usha Khanna of "Dil Deke Dekho" fame and Sneha Khan....
- T-Series to nab digital content pirates on own
New Delhi: The Gulshan Kumar-founded T-Series, a brand of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (SCIL) is starting an anti-piracy drive to track those who steal its digital content.
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- Madan Mohan's unsung compositions to be released
Mumbai: At least 34 years after Madan Mohan passed away, his son Sanjeev Kohli has put together a number of unsung compositions of the genius in an album "Tere Baghair".
With ....
- Kailash Kher goes global with third album
New Delhi: He came from a humble background and burst on the Bollywood music scene with the song "Allah ke bande". Now Singer Kailash Kher is all set to go global with his third album &....
- Honorary doctorate for Rahman
Aligarh: Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Rahman shot to international fame with his compositions in Dann....
- Varma sent 'Jana gana mana Rann' song to 500 MPs
Mumbai: Ram Gopal Varma and his co-producers Madhu Mantena and Sheetal Talwar had prepared CDs of the controversial "Jana gana mana Rann" song from "Rann" and sent them off to 5....
- Salim-Sulaiman nominated for Emmy Awards
New Delhi: India's music composer duo Salim-Sulaiman have been nominated for the prestigious television production awards Emmy for their composition in popular American show "Wonder Pet....
- Shillong singer keeps Bob Dylan legacy alive
Shillong: The sunlit hall of the local St Mary's College for girls in this picture postcard capital of Meghalaya sways to the chants of "Forever Young" - a signature 1974 Bob Dylan ....
- Sabal is hooked to Bollywood, Indian beats
New Delhi: He's a tall African from Cameroon and is a master of beats, having set the rhythm for musicians Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Sting, Lenny Kravitz and Herbie Hancock on his drums. B....
- Shibani Kashyap now sings a Bengali number
Mumbai: Singer-composer Shibani Kashyap has gone multi-lingual by crooning a number for the Bengali musical "Pa Ma Ga Re Sa". It is set to the beat of a Salsa dance.
Shibani, ....
- Music of 'Paying Guest' lacks freshness
Mumbai: Composer duo Sajid-Wajid's music is usually fast-paced and foot-tapping, evident in their previous albums "Welcome" and "Partner". But "Paying Guest", a film....
- Farhan Akhtar's sore throat may stall 'Blue' song
Mumbai: Farhan Akhtar's song for Tony D'Souza's underwater thriller "Blue" that composer A.R. Rahman has decided to record at the last minute might get stalled a bit as the....
- 'I influenced Carla Bruni with my melodies'
New Delhi: Leading French rock guitarist Louis Bertignac, who says Indian melodies have influenced his music a great deal, recalls how French First Lady Carla Bruni and he jammed together when....
- Get ready for 'MySpace Secret Shows' in India
Mumbai: Members of social networking portal MySpace are in for a surprise - for they will have exclusive access to the portal's 'MySpace Secret Shows' which makes its debut in India....
- Why don't we hear folk songs in Bollywood films?
New Delhi: There was a time when folk songs were part and parcel of Bollywood films, but now popular rustic tunes seem to have gone missing from movies even though composers are experimenting w....
- Bollywood's composer duos - working together and loving it
New Delhi: The saying 'two is company' holds true for Bollywood's music industry where music director duos have been churning out great songs for decades. And such two-member teams ....
- 160,000 singers in Hyderabad set new world record
Hyderabad: A whopping 160,000 people sang in chorus seven keerthanas, or hymns in praise of god, of Telugu saint-poet Thallapaka Annamacharya here today evening, and broke a 70-year-old world r....
- Indian singer Kailash Kher to record Bengali songs
Dhaka: Indian singer Kailash Kher is moved by Baul and other Sufi music of Bangladesh and says his next album will be of songs in Bengali.
"Music flows through borders," Kher ....
- Rahman to team up with Mick Jagger
London: Oscar winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman has reportedly teamed up with former Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger for a song.
Apart from Rahman, Jagger and singer Joss Stone h....
- Lata to do an 'Ae Maalik' for old time’s sake
Mumbai: Lata Mangeshkar decided to renew ties with the family of her ‘Mukesh bhaiya’ by agreeing to sing an anthem for the late singer’s grandson, Neil Nitin, in Madhur Bhandarkar’s film Jail.
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- The night Lata was outed as a film composer
London: India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar may have ended up as one part of a composer duo - a bit like Shankar-Jaikishan - rather than the singer of 27,000 songs had her brother not dissu....
- Farooq Abdullah in new avatar learns to play guitar
Srinagar: Farooq Abdullah is apparently aspiring to be a musician now. Though not as good as he is at striking political chords, the doctor-turned-politician of Jammu and Kashmir is learning to....
- KK sang 3,500 jingles before getting his big break
New Delhi: Delhi boy Krishna Kumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, made it big in Bollywood with the song "Tadap tadap" in hit film "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam"; he says he san....
- Lata Mangeshkar back to recording songs after knee surgery
Mumbai: Having recovered almost fully from her knee surgery, Lata Mangeshkar will be back to recording songs from next month. Before that she will participate in her father Pandit Dinanath Mang....
- Anoop Desai no longer among 'American Idol' finalists
Los Angeles: Indian American singer Anoop Desai finally bowed out of "American Idol" after making waves on the Fox TV singing competition for several weeks.
"I'm so re....
- Ghazal singer Iqbal Bano dies
Lahore: Eminent ghazal singer Iqbal Bano died here on Tuesday. She was 74.
Musically talented, with a sweet and appealing voice, Bano developed a love for music from a young age, APP rep....
- It's amazing to see Akshay rapping: Bohemia
New Delhi: American Punjabi rapper Bohemia, who has become synonymous with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's voice after singing the title song of "Chandni Chowk To China" and a number in "8....
- Varanasi all set to rock in its first discotheque
Varanasi: This ancient holy city whose lanes and riverbank resound with the chanting of prayers by priests and hundreds of Hindu devotees will now have a discotheque where people can dance to....
- Sexy '13B' song lands in censor trouble
Mumbai: In 1994, when Alisha Chinoy sang "Sexy, sexy, sexy mujhe log bole" for the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor starrer "Khuddaar", the censor board took umbrage and the song had to be changed to....
- Hard Kaur sheds weight, thanks 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'
New Delhi: Indian rapper Hard Kaur has put on her dancing shoes for reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" and she is overjoyed that the rigorous dance rehearsals have helped her shed those extra ....
- South Asian nations bond over music at festival in capital
New Delhi: The peoples of the region renewed cultural ties at the three-day South Asian Bands Festival at the 16th century Purana Qila in the capital Feb 20-22 when the newly-restored royal q....
- 'Punjabi music is popular across the world'
Chandigarh: Punjabi has made its presence felt in every corner of the world, says Britain-based music composer Rajinder Singh Rai aka Punjabi MC, who uses a lot of Punjabi folk and bhangra ....
- Lily Allen to perform free secret concerts across 3 continents
New Delhi: English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform three free secret shows for her fans on the MySpace social networking website across three continents ? America, Europe and Asia.
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- Anoushka enthralls at New York's Carnegie Hall
New Delhi: Sitarist Anoushka Shankar enthralled the audience at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall during the world premiere of "Sitar Concerto 3", composed by her eminent sitarist father....
- Amjad Ali Khan, European orchestra team up for concert in India
New Delhi: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra led by acclaimed Welsh composer David Murphy will embark on a six-city tour of India beginning Feb 9 to present a ....
- Shveta Salve set to enthral fans with 'Dancing Queen'
New Delhi Feb 3(IANS) Television actress Shveta Salve, who lost to Mona Singh in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa", will show off her dancing skills once again on small screen by making ....
- Shaleen Bhanot and Daljeet Kaur win 'Nach Baliye 4'
New Delhi: TV actors Shaleen Bhanot and Daljeet Kaur emerged winners of the popular reality dance show "Nach Baliye 4" on a glitzy finale episode late Sunday and received the award from Bolly....
- Musical tribute to 26/11 victims
New Delhi: Several Bollywood and TV actors are appearing in composer-singer Shibani Kashyap's music video to pay tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
The music....
- Visually challenged Indo-Canadian teenager rocks Punjabi music
Chandigarh: He lost his eyes to cancer when he was just six months old, but his love for music and sheer determination has made 14-year-old Indo-Canadian Jugpreet Bajwa aka Juggy Jag a top na....
- 'Indians aren't Bollywood-centric in their music taste'
New Delhi: Upcoming Bangalore based Hindi band Swarathma feels that people in India are not Bollywood-centric in their music tastes and are "open to good and new music".
"I don't think t....
- At 43, Rahman is a name most singers swear by
New Delhi: When he started his career in the early 1990s, music maestro Alla Rakha Rahman wouldn't have thought his popularity will skyrocket to such an extent that budding as well as es....
- 1,200 sitarists create magical music together
Noida: The soul-stirring music seemed to reach up to the heavens as 1,200 sitarists played together to create a scintillating symphony this evening, holding the audience spell bound. The 1,200 ....
- I am thrilled to play with Jethro Tull: Anoushka
New Delhi: Sitarist Anoushka Shankar is thrilled at the prospect of playing alongside legendary rock band Jethro Tull, saying that her fans would appreciate the "cross-cultural ties" they plan ....
- Bhimsen Joshi was known for his purity of sound: Birju Maharaj
New Delhi: Classical music exponent Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's family on Wednesday celebrated the vocalist's nomination for the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. The 88-year-old maestro's s....
- Rare gem from Lata Mangeshkar is Yash Chopra's Diwali gift
Mumbai: It will be a rare Diwali gift for Lata Mangeshkar fans. An unreleased song of the nightingale - 'Chanda ki Chandni' - that she had sung for the 1997 hit 'Dil To Pagal Hai', is being rep....
- A R Rehman launches pan Asia band hunt
New Delhi: Music maestro A R Rehman with Phat Phish launched pan Asia band hunt named as Big Band at a city hotel today. The prime objective of the band is to focus on searching for different f....
- 'Karzzz' songs are close to my heart: Sameer
Mumbai: Noted lyricist Sameer, who has penned songs for Himesh Reshammiya-starrer 'Karzzz' has said that his work in the film is a tribute to legendary songwriter Anand Bakshi.
"'Karzzz' is ve....
- Music Review: 'Fashion' songs will delight listeners
New Delhi: Composers Salim-Suleiman have created great music for the film, Fashion. And the success or failure of Madhur Bhandarkar's movie at the box office would not change the fate of the al....
- Pak singer Shafqat launches new album in India
New Delhi: Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali, who chose the capital for the release of his debut solo album, says that he is overwhelmed with the appreciation he receives from Indian audience....
- 'Rock On' team set the stage on fire in Delhi
New Delhi: It has been an extremely entertaining Saturday evening for the Delhiites. The 'Magic' band of the movie 'Rock On' rocked the audience with its magnificent live performances at Select....
- Playback singing a happening thing for ex-Viva girl Anushka
New Delhi: For Anushka Manchanda, the break-up of India's first all-girlie band Viva was a blessing in disguise as it gave her the opportunity to hone her skills as a playback singer. "Playback....
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