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Jazz it Up!

by Sound Box Team (April 30, 2013)

Jazz is one of the most complex and niche genres in the world, and despite this it has garnered a huge following of cult listeners. Though the hey-day of jazz and the great jazz masters is gone by, on this … READ MORE >>

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Sridhar/Thayil’s STD Reviewed.

by Siddharth Talwar (February 14, 2013)

Album: STD Artist: Sridhar/Thayil Label: Independent Sridhar/Thayil’s debut album STD is so full of sex, blues and a bit of the bizzare, that it takes a moment to collect yourself. Eccentric and startling; It has been recorded almost everywhere … READ MORE >>

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Jazz By The Bay

by Frederick Noronha (January 3, 2013)

Sound Box trains its lens on Jazz Inn located in picturesque Cavelossim, Goa where the music is as good, or even better than the food – Frederick Noronha Goa claims to be Bounce Back From Betrayal the musical capital … READ MORE >>

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All About Jazz

by Colin D'cruz (October 2, 2012)

best banks for bad credit loans Before I get into the jazz scene in India, I would like to give you my take on jazz… Around one hundred years ago, a bunch of American musicians discovered the joys of improvising … READ MORE >>

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Soulmate, Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen

by Sound Box (July 28, 2012)

What: Soulmate When: 28 July 2012, 8 pm Where: Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen, Gurgaon Entry: Free Soulmate, inspired by the roots and groove sounds of the Blues,Blues-rock,Soul,Rock ‘n Roll, Funk and R&B, came together in Shillong,in February 2003 playing their … READ MORE >>

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“Jazz and Indian music have a lot in common”

by Divya Naik (March 20, 2012)

Very few bands command respect enough to have fans waiting for their show tickets to go on sale. Very few bands have fans who say, “This show means a lot to me and is very special…”. Remember Shakti – comprising … READ MORE >>

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Indo – Russain Jazz swings into Goa

by Sound Box (February 1, 2012)

Goa has been attracting some great jazz talent from around the world and inevitably the latest to join the bandwagon are Russian jazz virtuosos. Singer/saxophonist Ilia Matveev and jazz guitarist Max Gru from St. Petersburg have been regular visitors to … READ MORE >>

Posted in Gig Reviews, Guide | Tagged Alan Moraes, Cavellossim, colin d'cruz, Goa, Goan jazz, Ilia Matveev, jazz, Jazz Junction, Max Gru, St. Petersburg | Comments Off

Amy Winehouse – Hidden Treasures

by Divya Naik (January 19, 2012)

Album: Lioness: Hidden Treasures Artist: Amy Winehouse Label: Universal Music Amy Winehouse fans might as well rejoice. She is back in spirit, with her music and in the most amazingly unexpected manner. This album turns out to be unlike … READ MORE >>

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The Global Music Festival comes to Mumbai

by Sound Box (January 11, 2012)

The Times of India has flagged off the Lakshminarayan Global Music Festival to give people in India a taste of world music. The Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival was established in 1992 by Dr. L. Subramaniam and Viji Subramaniam, in the … READ MORE >>

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Cologne-based Schäl Sick Brass Band perform in Mumbai on 13th December

by Sound Box (December 8, 2011)

The Schäl Sick Brass Band , for the past fifteen years has been taking audiences to excursions to all continents with their tunes from the Balkans, Afrobeats, Oriental Groove, Scandinavian themes laced with an extra portion of Jazz. The … READ MORE >>

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Sandeep Chowta on Billboard No. 2

by Sound Box (October 13, 2011)

Sandeep Chowta, who has composed music for Tamil and Hindi movies, is presently toasting a new milestone; his collaborative track with International band, Spyro Gyra, has debuted at No.2 on the Billboard Jazz charts. Sandeep finally got to work with the band he has … READ MORE >>

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Clare Fischer releases two albums

by Sound Box (September 28, 2011)

Grammy-winning American jazz composer, arranger and pianist Clare Fischer has devotees in all corners of the world. This month his fans get to enjoy two new albums from the prolific artist. His 50th album, “The Clare Fischer Voices “…And Sometimes … READ MORE >>

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Godrej brings in musical refrigerator

by Sound Box (July 21, 2011)

Godrej Appliances has taken innovations to a new level by announcing the launch of India’s first music enabled refrigerator – ‘Edge SX MuziPlay’ with FM radio and a MP 3 Player. Consumers can now listen to their favourite FM programme, … READ MORE >>

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Rewind- Band called Nine

by chiraag (May 20, 2011)

Rewind Band called Nine Saregama For some, it maybe a concept album – for others, a romantic film with just audio. Let’s say, Rewind is about a small town boy and a girl and their love story. But interestingly, this album … READ MORE >>

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Bawra – Sourish

by chiraag (May 17, 2011)

Sourish Worldwide Records One does stumble on a few gems like the raga-based, yet contemporary, Unisi Dhup Me (which can also make for a great pop song, btw), and the mellow Ahista Ahista which are a testimony to the albums … READ MORE >>

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Here Comes The Sun! – T Suresh

by Sound Box (May 2, 2011)

2010-11 was a great year for international music. New digital music services reversed years of stagnation and the industry grew. The first major development was the Nokia Ovi service launched in May 2010. International music fans could chose from millions … READ MORE >>

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Goa The rise of the recording studio

by Frederick Noronha (August 18, 2010)

Several recording outfits are emerging in the tiny coastal state, driving the music business in a significant way, finds Frederick Noronha IN HUGE India, handkerchief sized Goa is the size of an average district. But in terms of talent, this … READ MORE >>

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