The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music. But sometime in the 17th century, it began to intrigue maestros from a very different and ancient music tradition. Fred de ...

American violinist Ariana Kim visits India to explore Carnatic music The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music. But sometime in the 17th century, it began to intrigue ...

Tribute TN Krishnan (1928-2020): The beauty of his violin playing knew no bounds A tribute to a musician who mesmerised generations with his performances.

Hindustani music hails from North and Central India; Carnatic music is based mainly in South India; and Sufi music is identified with Pakistan. Each of these music traditions rely on the raga, a ...

One of the most sought-after Carnatic violin accompanists, Shriramkumar has the ability to make the instrument sing, almost like a second voice on stage.

In October 2022, three Carnatic musicians — G Ravi Kiran, Rithvik Raja and Vignesh Ishvar — recorded a Muthuswami Dikshitar composition in the raga Gamakakriya, and put out a video. This piece ...

The 72 melakarta system is a unique feature of Carnatic music and has existed for several centuries. The present standardised system that is popularly used is said to have been formulated by ...

He has combined his music with jazz right through his career and was even part of of John Mclaughlin's, Remember Shakti. There aren't many events that feature Carnatic musicians in a monsoon concert.

Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri on how there's a constant manthan in the Indian Classical space, and why you don't need to know the language or be immersed in the culture to appreciate the ...