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The rhythm of the tabla has been silenced: Fadnavis honors Ustad Zakir Hussain

The rhythm of the tabla has been silenced: Fadnavis honors Ustad Zakir Hussain

Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain's demise leaves a profound void in Indian classical music. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute, highlighting his unparalleled contributions to the art and his efforts to elevate the tabla globally.

16 December,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Breaking: Zakir Hussain alive, sister Khurshid Aulia confirms

Breaking: Zakir Hussain alive, sister Khurshid Aulia confirms

Music maestro Zakir Hussain is alive, his sister Khurshid Aulia confirmed to mid-day on Sunday night, amid reports of his passing away.

16 December,2024 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Tabla & other instruments unite to narrate stories of Ramayana at this festival

Tabla & other instruments unite to narrate stories of Ramayana at this festival

Using the tabla, Anuradha Pal brings the emotions of the Ramayana, along with jugalbandis to highlight the interwoven traditions of storytelling and music from India’s heartland

04 December,2024 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Here's how this theatremaker is bringing artistes together in Mumbai

Here's how this theatremaker is bringing artistes together in Mumbai

A theatremaker is turning Mumbai’s homes into community spaces for artistes and patrons with the aim to make performance arts more accessible in the space-strapped city

30 November,2024 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Pandit Ronu Majumdar: ‘Youngsters are in a hurry to perform on-stage'

Pandit Ronu Majumdar: ‘Youngsters are in a hurry to perform on-stage'

The sitar and tabla are globally recognised as Indian classical instruments, but the bansuri is often referred to as the ‘Indian flute’. On the eve of a concert in the city, maestro Ronu Majumdar speaks about this mislabelling, and why it’s crucial to encourage the youth

28 November,2024 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Attend this unique classical music performance in Mumbai's Worli this weekend

Attend this unique classical music performance in Mumbai's Worli this weekend

Hindustani and Carnatic styles from across the country will converge at a rare showcase in Worli, featuring maestros and young talent

22 November,2024 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Ratan Tata passes away: 'Had an interest in classical music and jazz'

Ratan Tata passes away: 'Had an interest in classical music and jazz'

The Indian industrialist and philanthropist passed away in Mumbai at 86 on October 9 night. Mumbaikars paid their last respects to him at NCPA on October 10

11 October,2024 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Jagjit Singh death anniversary 2024: Take a look at his legacy

Jagjit Singh death anniversary 2024: Take a look at his legacy

Jagjit Singh who touched many hearts with his soulful voice passed away in 2011. Today, we commemorate 13 years of his demise and remember the legacy of the legend.

10 October,2024 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Pandit Jasraj’s wife, Madhura, passes away due to age-related illness

Pandit Jasraj’s wife, Madhura, passes away due to age-related illness

The spokesperson of the Pandit Jasraj family also shared the news of Madhura's demise and an official statement about the funeral of the deceased.

25 September,2024 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai's Gen Zers unite to roll out music bus lessons for slum kids

Mid-Day Premium Mumbai's Gen Zers unite to roll out music bus lessons for slum kids

Three Gen Zers from Mumbai unite to raise funds for a unique bus project designed to deliver music lessons to children in the city's slums. Young learners will have the opportunity to explore instruments like keyboards, guitars, ukuleles, djembes, tabla and more percussion tools

08 August,2024 03:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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