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Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash reveal why festival music stands the test of time

Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash reveal why festival music stands the test of time

Earlier this week, the brothers, who are celebrated sarod maestros and sons of the legendary Amjad Ali Khan, released a Holi 2025 EP with India’s folk queen Padma Shri Malini Awasthi. Speaking to mid-day, they dive into its inspiration, classical music and folk music coming together, and what Holi means to them

14 March,2025 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash to release Holi album with folk virtuoso Malini Awasthi

Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash to release Holi album with folk virtuoso Malini Awasthi

The album ‘Colors And Celebrations’ is a homage to Holi, and presents five expansive, intricately composed pieces that capture the multifaceted spirit of the festival of colours

05 March,2025 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bickram Ghosh, Taufiq Qureshi on their new album 'RamTa', and musical journeys

Bickram Ghosh, Taufiq Qureshi on their new album 'RamTa', and musical journeys

In a friendship of over three decades, veteran percussionists Bickram Ghosh and Taufiq Qureshi finally put together their first collaborative album, RamTa. We speak to the duo about their adventures with percussion, life and learnings

22 February,2025 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Flute, tabla, and vocals weave magic at the Thane’s Ram Marathe Music Festival

Flute, tabla, and vocals weave magic at the Thane’s Ram Marathe Music Festival

The second day of the Pandit Ram Marathe Music Festival in Thane mesmerised audiences with soulful performances of classical vocals, flute duets, and tabla solos. Hosted by the Thane Municipal Corporation, the event featured renowned artists showcasing their expertise in various Hindustani classical styles.

16 February,2025 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai
This performance presents a unique blend of eurythmy and Indian classical music

This performance presents a unique blend of eurythmy and Indian classical music

A touring production shapes the verses of William Shakespeare to the European form of eurythm and Indian classical music

14 February,2025 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's legacy

Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain's legacy

Ustad Zakir Hussain popularised Hindustani classical music, putting India on the global map with his innovative and collaborative outlook towards music

06 February,2025 08:46 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Pandit Ronu Majumdar: Success has no shortcuts; hard work secures your place

Pandit Ronu Majumdar: Success has no shortcuts; hard work secures your place

In a conversation with mid-day.com, Pandit Ronu Majumdar shares his thoughts on receiving the Padma Shri, highlights key moments from his career, and reflects on his next goal

31 January,2025 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Anoushka Shankar: ‘Music speaks to my soul, but it’s not my therapy’

Anoushka Shankar: ‘Music speaks to my soul, but it’s not my therapy’

With a host of acknowledgements, including two Grammy nominations at the upcoming gala, musician Anoushka Shankar has a lot to look forward to. She shares why the last five years of her 30-year-long journey have been particularly instrumental

20 January,2025 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla
A.R. Rahman performs in Mumbai; pays homage to his guru with Sufi classics

A.R. Rahman performs in Mumbai; pays homage to his guru with Sufi classics

The event ‘Haazri' was dedicated to the enduring legacy of the late Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan

18 January,2025 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Attend this concert celebrating 100 years of a legacy music store in Mumbai

Attend this concert celebrating 100 years of a legacy music store in Mumbai

A family-owned musical store, Haribhau Vishwanath Musical Industries, steps into a new century this year with a celebratory concert. We speak with the family to learn of its journey, and the lessons ahead

04 January,2025 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar

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