From mastering difficult lyrics to adapting to Indian instruments, these 8 foreign artists have shown that the melody and richness of Indian classical music transcend boundaries.
With the demise of Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna, India has lost a musical giant. As a tribute to the legend, here are a few iconic musical gems that M. Balamuralikrishna sang and/or composed during his illustrious life.
M S Subbulakshmi's was a life of many towering achievements and among them was her concert at the United Nations in New York, the first for an Indian performing artist!
Born blind, Dr. Garimella completed his education and landed a job in a leading English daily with his strong will and determination. He continues to work there as a Senior Assistant Editor. This is his story.
She was teased mercilessly by other children when she was young. She hated school. Yet, she went on to not only study medicine but also to win the hearts of all her colleagues and co-workers. Meet the lady who did not let her short stature come in the way of standing tall.
Ramesh, a graduate of IIT Madras, has designed an innovative Music Chakra to help anyone, with or without music knowledge, to very easily learn and play music – be it Carnatic, Hindustani or Western music.
Classical music aspirants will very soon get a chance to participate in a competition dedicated to Carnatic music. The Sangeeth Samraat — Carnatic Premier League 2015, is all set to begin from August 15th.