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Ragas in Rotation

by Sound Box (October 23, 2012)

Sound Box takes a look at a concert hosted by Pancham Nishad Creatives showcasing ragas in their varied time cycles from morning to night. The tradition of Indian Classical music might be the only one across the globe wherein the … READ MORE >>

Posted in Features, Fest Watch | Tagged Ahir Bhairav, bhairav se bhairavi, Bhimpalasi, Bhuvanesh Komkali (Vocal), Brindabani Sarang, director, Gaud Sarang, indian classical music, Jaipur Atrauli gharana, Jayateerth Mevundi (Vocal), Madmadh Sarang, Manjiri Asnare Kelkar (Vocal), Milind Raikar (Violin), Mini Theatre, Niladri Kumar (Sitar), Pancham Nishad Creatives, Paras Nath (Flute), Prabhadevi, prahars, Raga Bageshri, Raga Bhairav, Raga Bilaskhani Todi, Raga Bilawal, Raga Dhaani, Raga Jaunpuri, Raga Lalit, Raga Malkauns, Raga Nand, Raga Sargang, raga Yaman, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Sabir Khan (Sarangi), Sanjeev Chimmalgi (Vocal), Savani Shende (Vocal), Shashi Vyas, Shashwati Mandal (Vocal), Yaman | Comments Off

Final India tour of Swedish House Mafia confirmed

by Sound Box (September 28, 2012)

Swedish House Mafia have announced the final leg of their world tour. After a week of dots appearing around the globe, the dates have finally been revealed. Spanning the globe, One Last Tour, will be their most extensive and extravagant … READ MORE >>

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Pancham Nishad to host 'Bhairav Se Bhairavi' a concert showcasing ragas in time cycles

by Sound Box (September 24, 2012)

Pancham Nishad Creatives presents “Bhairav Se Bhairavi” featuring the young turks of Indian Classical Music. The concert will feature ten artistes namely Jayateerth Mevundi (Vocal), Niladri Kumar (Sitar), Shashwati Mandal (Vocal), Manjiri Asnare Kelkar (Vocal), Sabir Khan (Sarangi), Sanjeev Chimmalgi … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Ahir Bhairav, bhairav se bhairavi, Bhuvanesh Komkali (Vocal), Brindabani Sarang, director, Gaud Sarang, Jaipur Atrauli gharana, Jayateerth Mevundi (Vocal), Madmadh Sarang, Manjiri Asnare Kelkar (Vocal), Milind Raikar (Violin), Mini Theatre, niladri kumar, Niladri Kumar (Sitar), Pancham Nishad, Pancham Nishad Creatives, Paras Nath (Flute), Prabhadevi, Raag Bageshri, Raag Bhairav, Raag Bhimpalasi, Raag Bilaskhani Todi, Raag Bilawal, Raag Darbari, Raag Dhaani, Raag Jaunpuri, Raag Maarwa, Raag Malkauns, Raag Nand, Raag Sarang, Raag Yaman, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Sabir Khan (Sarangi), Sanjeev Chimmalgi (Vocal), Savani Shende (Vocal), Shashi Vyas, Shashwati Mandal (Vocal), Sikar gharana | Comments Off

Committees formed at AROI meet

by Divya Naik (September 13, 2012)

The Association of Radio Operators of India (AROI) has constituted a new technical committee, to be headed by Tarun Katial, CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (which runs the Big FM network of radio stations). The committee will oversee the intricacies … READ MORE >>

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Universal Music India releases the music of the Malayalam movie 'Friday'

by Sound Box (August 21, 2012)

Universal Music has entered in to Malayalam music industry recently and Friday is the fourth Malayalam movie album released by Universal Music in 2012. P K Prasannan, General Manager, Digital, Universal Music India says “The music of Friday has been … READ MORE >>

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Now you can play Antakshari on your mobile, too

by Sound Box (July 25, 2012)

Nokia has partnered with RockeTalk, a mobile social networking application, and Maxus India to launch Nokia Mobile Antakshari, a unique audio game show. The game allows a number of users to participate simultaneously in Nokia Antakshari using their mobiles. To participate, … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Digital News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Antakshari, director, GPRS-enabled, Lumia smartphones, Marketing, Maxus India, Mix Radio, Mobile, Mobile Antakshari, Nokia, Nokia India, Nokia Music Unlimited, Nokia Smartphones, RockeTalk, Viral Oza | Comments Off

Cover it up!

by Divya Naik (July 24, 2012)

Fans collect album covers, pin them up, frame them, worship them and even sport them on Tshirts. What goes behind the creation of art so memorable and collectible? Which are the forces behind these timeless, avant-garde creations? Album art is … READ MORE >>

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Coke Studio season 2 starts on MTV, again

by Sound Box (June 27, 2012)

Coke Studio@MTV is all set for its second run as it continues to celebrate the spirit of Indian music in all its glory. The second season was announced in Delhi yesterday, with Amit Trivedi, Ehsaan-Loy, Karsh Kale, Hitesh Sonik, Clinton … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Main Story, Show Case, TV news | Tagged Amit Trivedi, Clinton Cerejo, Coca-Cola India, Coke Studio@MTV, director, Ehsaan-Loy, Hitesh Sonik, Integrated Marketing Communication, Karsh Kale, Nitin Sawhney, Shantanu Moitra, Wasim Basir | Comments Off

A Decade of Disco Deewanes

by Divya Naik (May 10, 2012)

Technically, it’s been more than a decade since the advent of EDM in India. Yet, a decade is just right to say that major developments have happened, making India a sweltering hub for big guns such as Fat Boy Slim … READ MORE >>

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Fat Boy Slim announces India tour

by Sound Box (April 17, 2012)

This year was indeed a musical bonanza for fans across the sub-continent as multiple celebrated artists staged mind blowing concerts and gave the audience a lifetime experience. Come this summer, and music connoisseurs will once again get an opportunity to … READ MORE >>

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PALM DJ competition 2012 announced

by Sound Box (April 14, 2012)

Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ gear, is sponsoring exciting prizes from their portfolio of DJ equipments for the PALM DJ Competition. The PALM DJ Competition is scheduled on 2 June, 2012 at the PALM Expo to award the … READ MORE >>

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Music beyond the Grave

by Divya Naik (March 20, 2012)

Michael Jackson is long gone but his glory never seems to fade away. Same is the case of Amy Winehouse, Jagjit Singh, The Beatles and other legends who still rule music store shelves. Divya Naik explores the reason behind this … READ MORE >>

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Mumbai wakes to Morning Ragas

by Divya Naik (February 19, 2012)

Pancham Nishad’s Pratahswar series completes five years. Divya Naik traces the journey At a time when the bustling city is just waking up to its daily grind, there is a small yet committed band of enthusiasts that gathers, every once … READ MORE >>

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