Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya occupies a rare space in global music history. He is the first Indian artist inducted into the ...

India is well known for its rich musical culture and repertoire, but the country's musical heritage extends far beyond sitars ...

Andreas Meyer, a German ethnomusicologist, shares his thoughts on the Indian Music Experience and its relevance ...

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced the tabla to global audiences, died Dec. 15 at a hospital in San Francisco. He was 73. The cause ...

Composer Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian classical music, and how their function compares to scales and rhythms in Western classical music. Host Scott Yoo then ...

India, a land rich in culture and history, has gifted the world a vast array of unique musical instruments. These instruments aren't just tools for creating sounds; they are a deep part of the country ...

At 78, L. Subramaniam advocates for nurturing young talent by stepping back from frequent performances. He emphasizes the need for innovation in classical music to engage younger generations and ...

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Indian and Indian-origin musicians returned in strong numbers. The 2026 nominations reflect a wide spectrum of sound, from deeply spiritual compositions to ...

Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya is more than a musician; he’s an architect of sound, a bridge between centuries of Hindustani tradition and the curiosity of innovation. What sets him apart is not just ...

Best I can tell—by roaming the vaguely definitive ether known as cyberspace—the term “jugalbandhi” means “entwined twins” and refers to a musical duet, which makes perfect sense for this concert: a ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. The Indian classical music ...