Shailaja Khanna
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Young musicians to take centre stage at Swara Samrat Festival’s Delhi edition
The two-day festival at Shri Ram Centre will feature six young classical musicians
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards: artists nominated themselves; the jury noticed
The 2024 and 2025 Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards recognised several accomplished but lesser-known musicians after a significant change in the selection process
Remembering the ‘Queen of Thumri’
Memorial concerts in Delhi and Banaras have brought renewed focus to the enduring influence of Vidushi Girija Devi, whose music, teaching, and disciples continue to shape the thumri tradition and inspire new generations of performers
Shankarlal festival returns with three days of classical brilliance
From March 6 to 8, Delhi’s iconic music festival brings maestros and young talents together, free of cost
In Parveen Sultana’s world, music is prayer and the listener God
Ahead of her January 11 Delhi concert, legendary vocalist Begum Parveen Sultana reflects on her six-decade journey, the discipline behind performance, her bond with audiences, and why classical music must speak equally to connoisseurs and first-time listeners alike
North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting
North and South in dialogue: Uttar Dakshin opens the year with a rare musical meeting
Kaushiki Chakraborty spreads her wings with Pankh
The classical vocalist collaborates with composer Shantanu Moitra on a unique album, web series, and concert tour
Delhi’s music scene finds new life in smaller gatherings
From intimate baithaks to luxury retreats, Mala Sekhri is reinventing how audiences experience music