A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

The Magic Of Zakir Hussain And Hariharan

On the occasion of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's second death anniversary, an annual award was instituted in his name by his family and students, alongside a concert that paid tribute to the late......

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.Photographs and videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: The incomparable Godfather Of Indian Jazz, Louis Banks, full......

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Annapurna Devi, doyenne of classical Hindustani music, died at at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai early on Saturday.She was 92. She was suffering from age related issues for the past few years, a......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

Kiara Gets Her Hands DIRTY Doing This!

Sonakshi goes Double XL... Manisha's 30th anniversary... And Madhuri's 23rd... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram Kiara Advani tries a new hobby.   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Rest Well, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passed into the ages on May 10. He was 83. Celebrities from the music fraternity paid their respects to Panditji at his State funeral in north west Mumbai. .......

Watch: Hema Malini sings for special Janmashtami album

The Dream Girl has a beautiful voice as well! We have seen Hema Malini dance and fallen in love with her grace. Now, the veteran actress has launched a special devotional album for Janmashtami......