classical music

Kashish Mittal from Jalandhar did what few dare to. He let go of the IAS badge and chose music full-time. Today, he’s a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist.

Half a world away from his kingdom, Mysore's last ruler Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar left an indelible mark on the European music scene. Yet his contributions remain uncelebrated. #History #Music

However, exposure to classical music is not the only benefit a young child gets from attending Little Ustaads.

At a time when interest in formal education in classical music is declining, this peaceful Punjabi village is setting an inspirational example for the entire country; every child raised in the village of Bhaini Sahib has been taught the fundamentals of Indian classical music!

A 15-year-old tells us why choosing classical music as a high-school elective subject had some unforeseen impact on her life.

Sparsh Shah, a 12-year-old singing prodigy who lives in the US, was born with almost 40 fractures. He has given more than 45 performances in just the last year-and-a-half. Read his inspirational story here.

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.

Shankar Tucker is an American musician who grew up in Massachusetts. While in his high school, Shankar developed a liking towards Indian classical music. This love for Indian classical music eventually led him to study under the renowned flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia. Shankar amassed a lot of fame with his online music series called "The ShrutiBox".