Indian music has a rich and diverse history, with a variety of musical instruments, melodies, and rhythms. One of the...
Music has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, transcending geographical boundaries and resonating with the deepest recesses...
The word wild pops up often in colonial descriptions of the tappa, a dazzlingly fast-paced, quirky music form that revels in the art of the unpredictable. “Wild but pleasing when understood,” says 18th-century music collector William Hamilton Bird in Oriental Miscellany (1789). Says Sarah Plowden, another 18th-century chronicler of Hindustani...
Ghazal, a mesmerizing form of poetry intertwined with music, holds a significant place in the rich cultural tapestry of India....
Qawwali music holds a significant place within the diverse tapestry of Indian classical music. Rooted in the mystical tradition of...
Indian classical music is known for its rich and diverse musical traditions, each with its unique characteristics and styles. Dhrupad is one of the oldest and most revered forms of Indian classical music, which has its roots in ancient Vedic chants. It is a genre that is deeply embedded in...
ON Stage brings you edited excerpts from the NCPA Quarterly Journal, an unsurpassed literary archive that ran from 1972 to...
Khayal is a vocal genre of Indian classical music that has its roots in the late 18th century. This genre...
Indian classical music is an art form that has been passed down through generations, and a significant aspect of this musical heritage is the concept of gharanas. A gharana is a musical lineage or tradition that is defined by its unique style of performance, interpretation of ragas, and set of...
Indian classical music is one of the world’s oldest musical traditions, dating back thousands of years. It is a complex...
Hindustani classical music is a genre of music that has its roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is a complex...
This is the story of a musical instrument that was birthed, died, and was reborn in the 230 or so years of its existence. The harmonium was conceived in the West, but today largely resides in the East, particularly in the Indian subcontinent; so much so that many mistakenly think...