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Roland School of Music opens new branch in Kolkata

by Sound Box Team (April 19, 2013)

Kolkata has just seen the opening of a branch of The Roland School of Music (Japan) at Vaisakhi Mall, Salt Lake. The opening was done by Rupam Islam, the lead man of the Bangla band Fossils and also Shigeru Kimoto, … 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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Line up for Jodhpur RIFF 2012 announced

by Sound Box (September 15, 2012)

Jodhpur RIFF is back for the sixth consecutive year, bringing together more than 250 local and international artists in a celebration of folk music. It provides a platform for the diverse folk artists to collaborate, create new music and reach a … READ MORE >>

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Saregamapa back on Zee TV, auditions in Mumbai soon

by Sound Box (August 29, 2012)

Singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is back as Zee TV and announced its auditions in Mumbai on Sunday, 2nd September, 2012. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is the first ever musical talent hunt show on Indian television … READ MORE >>

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EDM artist Apparat to tour India this month

by Sound Box (August 9, 2012)

Often described as the missing link between Steve Reich and Radiohead, and following the wide success of the 2011 album The Devil's Walk, Apparat (Sascha Ring) will be on a concert tour across various cities in India between – the … READ MORE >>

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Red Bull announces a DJ contest, Thre3Style

by Sound Box (August 1, 2012)

Red Bull Thre3Style is a DJ contest that takes you back to the very roots of DJ’ing: music, entertainment and is taking place this August. Starting on 8th August in Mumbai, Red Bull Thre3Style will travel to New Delhi, Bangalore and … READ MORE >>

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DJ Amour, Underground, Kolkata

by Sound Box (July 28, 2012)

What: DJ Amour When: 29 July 2012 Where: Underground, Kolkata Entry: For Table bookings call Subhasish on 9830240337. Entry Closes by 1030pm DJ Amour is a 25 year old clubbing soul from Mumbai. She has made a mark in the … READ MORE >>

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Pakistani band Raeth to compose for bollywood film

by Sound Box (May 17, 2012)

The Pakistani band Raeth,which has given hits like Bhula do and Waada, is all set to foray into Bollywood with upcoming film Marksheet, based on education scams in the country. Directed by Rakesh Ranjan Kumar of Gandhi to Hitler fame, … READ MORE >>

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Orchestrating it Right

by Divya Naik (April 18, 2012)

A performance of the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) may not whip up a mass frenzy as would a Pitbull concert. But the times are a changing – SOI tickets today are also sold out. Divya Naik looks into the … READ MORE >>

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Sufi so good!

by Shrinkhla Sahai (March 20, 2012)

Shrinkhla Sahai tracked the three day Sufi Sutra festival in Kolkata The media and market have increasingly morphed into reverent grounds for the combination of mysticism and music. With images of whirling dervishes, trance-like states and soulful strains, Sufi music … READ MORE >>

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Furtados announces Con Brio 2012 Piano Competition

by Sound Box (February 27, 2012)

Furtados is presenting Con Brio 2012, piano competition whose Selection Round will be held from June 10 to June 25 in various cities around India (Bengaluru,Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune). The chosen pianists will be invited to Mumbai for … READ MORE >>

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“Sunburn today is one of the biggest platforms for the EDM scene in India”

by Divya Naik (January 22, 2012)

Ma Faiza has become an icon for the Indian Electronic music scene, and is one of the few artists from India playing at some of the biggest parties around the world. With more than a dedicated decade under her … READ MORE >>

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Atif Aslam and Himesh Reshammiya launch new reality TV show

by Sound Box (December 24, 2011)

Sahara One Television with its new show Sur-Kshetra will provide true blue singing talents from both countries with an opportunity to display their vocal talent and outperform their rivals. Sur-Kshetra will kick-start from India with 6 city auditions and from Pakistan … READ MORE >>

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I-Rock finale to take place on 26 and 27 November

by Sound Box (November 23, 2011)

The longest-running music festival in the country, I-Rock is back. The grand finale of the E-18 organized music extravaganza will take place at Chitrakoot Grounds in Mumbai on November 26 and November 27. The rock festival will also be aired … READ MORE >>

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RADIO ONE SIGNS MOA WITH MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

by Sound Box (June 28, 2011)

Radio One has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Manipal University, to provide students with academic training, infrastructure, networking links, and to facilitate joint programs and teaching collaborations. The station will be an academic partner with the university in … READ MORE >>

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Route to the roots

by Anita Iyer (June 4, 2011)

Anita Iyer catches up with Saurav Moni as he shares his vision of conserving folk music from the onslaught of pop culture The rusty voice singing a Bangla folk number reverberates as you enter the Coke Studio recording set in … READ MORE >>

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A twist to the traditional

by Sound Box (January 15, 2011)

U D Series, a Kolkata headquartered label, likes to experiment – be it with Baul songs or Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry U D Series was born when well known Bangla composer Dilip Roy offered a collection of eight new Bengali … READ MORE >>

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Rahul Ram, Pritam to judge Rock On

by Sound Box (November 21, 2010)

Indian Ocean bassist Rahul Ram, and composer Pritam will judge the second season of MTV’s Rock On. Unlike last time, where individual musicians were selected, and then grouped to form a band, Rahul Ram says, “This time we are looking … READ MORE >>

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