Arvind-Pal S. Mandair specializes in Sikh and South Asian studies. His current research and teaching interests cut across several different fields including: Global Philosophies, cross-cultural and continental philosophy, postcolonial theory, translation studies,...
Can ancient tradition be effectively passed on via Zoom? Recent years have seen a surge in digital innovations surrounding online Indian classical music education. Can the tradition keep up, and will this...
Learning Indian raga music has benefits in many facets of life The benefits of learning Indian classical music are well-mapped. As a holistic artform, it can help reduce anxiety, alleviate depression, increase...
Improvisation can improve emotional resilience – it can help us learn to ‘go with the flow’ Learning music –of any genre – has proven to have direct positive impacts on students....
Mental health issues are on the rise amongst children and young people. Is raga music from India the best natural anti-depressant? Parents are notorious for being worrywarts about their children. Is my...
1976 In a Southall ravaged by fascist attacks, the unassuming Ramgharia Sabha Southall sits nestled on Oswald Street, amid flickering kaleidoscopic images of British-Asian duality. ‘Little India’, they call it, but the...
Devotional music has played a profound role in the history of Indian classical music, deeply intertwined with spiritual and religious traditions. Rooted in the sacred texts and practices of Hinduism, Sikhism, and...
The Electronic Rai Violin is a modern adaptation of the traditional violin, blending electronic amplification and effects with the expressive capabilities of the string instrument. Originating from the fusion of North African...
Dhrupad is one of the oldest and most revered forms of Hindustani classical vocal music, originating in the 15th century. It is deeply spiritual and meditative, characterized by its slow, steady rendition...
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...