Dance & Music
Explore classical and folk dance forms and music traditions of India. Learn about their origins, styles, and cultural significance.
Why the Poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz Still Resonates in Modern Protests
In December 2019, in the middle of the largest civilian protest movement India had seen in decades, the women of...
The Powerful Feminist Anthems Hidden in the Songs of Lalon Fakir
In the villages of Bengal in the nineteenth century, a man with no caste, no recorded religion, and no fixed...
Ustad Bismillah Khan and the Shehnai That Became His Prayer
Every morning for most of his ninety years, Ustad Bismillah Khan walked to the Vishwanath Temple on the banks of...
Rukmini Devi Arundale and the Rebirth of Bharatanatyam
In the early twentieth century, a dance form that had sustained the spiritual and artistic life of Tamil Nadu's temples...
Poush Mela and the Baul Singers Who Keep Shantiniketan’s Soul Alive
Every December, in the red-soil village of Shantiniketan in West Bengal's Birbhum district, something happens that has been happening without...
How Chhau Mask Dance of Purulia Invoke Martial Spirits
The masks of Purulia Chhau are not costumes. They are invocations. When a dancer in Purulia district straps on the...
Experiencing Bhaona Traditional Theatrical Arts
Dive into the magical world of Bhaona traditional theatrical arts where ancient stories vibrant masks and rhythmic drums bring the...
Inside the Bhushan Kumar T-Series Success Journey
Explore the incredible journey of Bhushan Kumar T-Series success, detailing how a young man turned a family tragedy into a...
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Biography: 5 Decades of Musical Supremacy
Discover the untold S. P. Balasubrahmanyam biography, exploring the life of the legend who recorded over 40,000 songs. From his...
Ilaiyaraaja: The Village Virtuoso Who Conquered the World
From the rural melodies of Pannaipuram to the grand stages of the London Philharmonic, Ilaiyaraaja's journey is a symphony of...
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