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 ...

The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 is now live, offering up to 70% off on a wide range of musical instruments. From guitars and keyboards to DJ consoles, drums, and more, you can discover fantastic ...

The Nritya Kalashetra Company is a non-profit organization that is holding a cultural event celebrating Indian music and Indian instruments. The Journey of Indian Raga is the organization second event ...

Have you ever found yourself grooving to a fleeting sitar section or a tabla rhythm that sat in the back of the mix in your favourite Bollywood tracks? These age-old instruments have long been ...

At the age of 40, Ludwig van Beethoven was deaf, but that did not stop him from composing the iconic Symphony No. 9—a masterpiece that would go on to shape classical music for centuries to come. His ...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bollywood's visionary director, celebrates his 61st birthday today. Known for his extraordinary storytelling skills, Bhansali's musical compositions with traditional instruments ...

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