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Manna Dey rewired the nuts and bolts of classical music by infusing it with Bollywood flavour

Manna Dey was a classical-trained genius whose voice was often overshadowed by commercial hits. Choosing artistry over fame, he redefined what a ‘character singer’ could be—mastering complex ...

EXCLUSIVE: Mahesh Kale Feels ‘Reinvention Is Art In Itself’ On Finding An Audience For Indian Classical Music

Over the years, Mahesh Kale has garnered an international fanbase. He shot to fame when he essayed the role of Sadashiv in the acclaimed Marathi play Katyar Kaljat Ghusli. He went on to voice the song ...

Sitar virtuoso Ustad Shujaat Khan enthralls Sydney's Indian classical music aficionados

India, March 10 -- Sydney's connoisseurs of Indian classical music gathered for a rare and memorable recital by the ...

Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia reflects on reimagining concerts; says, ‘Indian classical music doesn’t need dilution, it needs space’ - Exclusive interview

For the first time, sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan and two-time Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia shared the stage in Strings & Wind, a unique collaboration exploring an intimate ...

Mahesh Kale on Riyaaz, rhythm, his viral Kaanada Raja song and the living tradition of Indian classical music

At a time when Indian classical music is expanding across digital and global platforms, National Award-winning vocalist Mahesh Kale stands out, seamlessly blending Hindustani classical, abhang, natya ...