Bamboo flutes, clay pot drums and wooden string instruments highlight how Indian musical traditions embraced sustainability through natural materials and repairable design.

The Rudra Veena, an ancient and almost forgotten Indian musical instrument, is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva while contemplating the perfect beauty of his consort Parvati. Its ...

Music not only hones skills but also fosters confidence in Kirthy (right) and Darshena as they embrace their roots. Photos: The Star/P. Nathan Darshena Varni Jayakumar, 14, may look like a shy ...

Tarun Bhattacharya, a musical ambassador, reinvents Shatatantri Veena, introduces Raag Ganga, and promotes Indian culture globally. Through musical innovations, he revives ancient traditions, aiming ...

Many Indian mythological tales delve into the origin of sound. While some say Goddess Saraswati’s veena made the first sound after the universe was created, others believe it was Lord Shiv’s damru ...

As the curtain rose at Narada Gana Sabha’s Main Hall, the audience was greeted by a breathtaking sight — over a 100 veena artistes, ranging from sprightly 10-year-olds to seasoned septuagenarians, ...

Hyderabad: Two legendary Hindustani classical instrumentalists took Hyderabadi audience in the palm of their hands with their virtuoso renditions. Exclusive interactions with them provided insights on ...

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt took an unusual route on the way to Grammy-winning success. Once a disciple of the renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar, he had learned the complex nuances of Hindustani (north Indian) ...

At a modest house in Plymouth, the best veena player in North America goes about her busy schedule. Amid teaching a select set of students and organizing her global concert itinerary — including a ...

The 10th Ritachhanda Festival, held recently in Kolkata, provided the audience an opportunity to witness Amrit Yatra under the direction of Kalamandalam Piyal Bhattacharya, a Sangeet Natak Akademi ...