Indian Classical Music

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan remains a colossus in Hindustani classical music, his name synonymous with the Patiala Gharana’s grandeur. Hailing from Kasur in 1902, he absorbed music from his …

Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar’s story is one of prodigious talent blooming amid humble beginnings. Hailing from a priestly family in Goa’s Mangeshi on December 29, 1900, he discovered music through his …

In the heart of Varanasi, where the Ganges whispers ancient secrets and music mingles with temple chants, Pandit Ritwik Sanyal was forged. Born in Bihar’s Katihar in 1953, he rose …

Mumbai’s musical legacy owes much to Kishori Amonkar, whose voice redefined Hindustani classical traditions. Entering the world on April 10, 1932, she was cradled in melody from infancy, thanks to …

Picture a young prodigy, voice like a celestial Gandharva, captivating hearts at age seven. That was Shivputra Komkali, who became Pandit Kumar Gandharva, the revolutionary force in Hindustani classical music. …

Ustad Bismillah Khan, the Bharat Ratna recipient whose shehnai echoes remain immortal, was more than a musician – he was a beacon of cultural harmony. From his birthplace in Bihar …

Varanasi, the city of Shiva, has long been a cradle of Indian classical music, its narrow lanes fragrant with ragas and rhythms. On August 8, 1908, it gifted the world …

Dr. Gangubai Hangal stands tall among India’s classical music titans, her voice a beacon for the Kirana gharana. Hailing from Karnataka, she broke barriers as the state’s first woman vocalist …

Mumbai’s music circles still reverberate with the legacy of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a maestro whose voice defined purity in Indian classical music. Hailing from Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, born March …

Mumbai’s music scene owes much to Salim Merchant, the powerhouse vocalist behind hits like ‘Ishq Wala Love’ and ‘Shukran Allah.’ But his story begins at home. On March 3, in …