The 7-string violin is an extended version of the traditional four-string violin, designed to provide a wider tonal range and deeper resonance. With the addition of extra lower strings, the instrument allows...
The Cello is a bowed string instrument, known for its deep, rich tone that spans a wide range of pitches, from resonant lows to soaring highs. Its origins can be traced back...
Carnatic vocals are a fundamental aspect of South Indian classical music, characterised by intricate melodic improvisation, precise rhythmic patterns, and deep devotional expression. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Vedic chanting, Carnatic...
Aruna Sairam’s performance at Darbar Festival 2016 was a demonstration of how to count the beat with true flair. Fingers flying, heartily slapping her thigh, shooting up and down in a vivid...
Maharashtra is a Midwestern state in India, perhaps best known for being the home of Bollywood – the all-singing, all-dancing film industry that churns out over 1000 movies per year. Bollywood music,...
Sudha Ragunathan is a leading light of Carnatic song. She learned bhajans from her mother V Choodamani in childhood, and went on to be the star disciple of ML Vasanthakumari. Her guru...
Aruna Sairam’s voice brings a husky authority to modern Carnatic song. She first learnt to sing by listening to her mother and is part of a long line of female musicians. The...
Akkarai Subhalakshmi is a leading Carnatic violinist. Her grandmother R Sornambal was an expert in harikatha (devotional musical storytelling), and she grew up in the music school founded by her father Akkarai...
Abhishek Raghuram’s command of South Indian classical singing is worthy of an artist far beyond his years. He is descended from Carnatic musical royalty – his grandfather was mridangam legend Palghat Raghu,...
Aparna Raguraman is a talented Carnatic violinist known for her expressive artistry, technical mastery, and dedication to the classical South Indian music tradition. As the daughter and disciple of renowned musicians Sri...