Indian folk music

Reviving the lost melody of Sarangi

Reviving the lost melody of Sarangi

October 20, 2021

In the world of Indian folk and classical Hindustani music, a humble, bow-stringed instrument carved from a single piece of wood, called Sarangi, is acclaimed for resembling the sound of a trained vocal artist. The Sarangi is the only instrument which can produce almost all the ...

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India and its folk music

India and its folk music

June 20, 2019

Every year June 21 is celebrated worldwide as World Music Day to mark the impact of music in our lives. The celebration of the day began with the inception of the Fête de la Musique in France in 1982. It was introduced to celebrate music through street performances and free conc...

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Indian Classical musician duo turning guitar heroes on the Internet

Indian Classical musician duo turning guitar heroes on the Internet

April 14, 2017

These classical music teachers from south India are trending the internet with their music and fresh attitude. Shunning stereotypes and fusing melodies, they are redefining the playing of instruments by coupling western instruments with classical Indian ones.

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