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HCL Concerts Unveils "The Great Indian Classical Podcast" - One of the Fir
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14: HCL Concerts, an initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the Indian classical performing arts unveiled, "The Great Indian Classical Podcast with Nirali Kartik," one of the first series dedicated to conversations around Indian Classical Music. The inaugural
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Vocalist Som Datt Battu receives Padma Shri award
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Classical vocalist Som Datt Battu on Thursday was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.
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TM Krishna award row: Carnatic singer-sisters Ranjani, Gayatri hit back at
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
On Monday, Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri condemned a letter written by N Murali - the chief of the Madras Music Academy to the sisters over their decision to withdraw their names from participating in the Music Academy's conference 2024.
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs TM Krishna on music award, says don't mix polit
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday backed carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have opposed the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him.
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Madras Music Academy president says protest against TM Krishna "unwarrante
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After the announcement made by Ranjani and Gayatri to withdraw from the Music Academy's Conference 2024 in protest against the Sangita Kalanidhi award to vocalist TM Krishna, the Music Academy president N Murali has written a letter addressing the issue.
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Row over award to TM Krishna; Carnatic musicians pull out of the Madras Ac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The artistes are miffed with the Chennai-based academy's decision to bestow the honour, which is considered the Oscar equivalent in Carnatic music, on the 48-year-old vocalist whom they say has "glorified Periyar" and vilified the Carnatic music community.
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Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson engaged?
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Coldplay's lead vocalist Christ Martin and actor Dakota Johnson have reportedly gotten engaged.
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Himachal CM congratulates Shimla-based vocalist Som Datt Battu on Padma Sh
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday congratulated vocalist Som Datt Battu, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.
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Mary Weiss, 'Shangri-Las' lead vocalist dies at 75
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Mary Weiss, a singer who was a member of the 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las, has died, according to CNN.
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'California Soul' singer Marlena Shaw passes away at 81
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The soul and jazz vocalist, Marlena Shaw, known for her hits 'California Soul' and 'Woman of the Ghetto' passed away at the age of 81.
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Vice President Dhankhar expresses condolences over demise of Veteran class
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Deeply saddened by the passing of distinguished Hindustani classical music vocalist Prabha Atre Ji. Her contribution to Kirana Gharana and Indian classical music will always be remembered. Heartfelt condolence to her family, friends and many admirers," the Vice President posed on X.
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"His voice and artistry will forever echo...": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah m
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday mourned the untimely demise of celebrated Indian classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan saying that his melodious voice will live on in the hearts and minds of his listeners worldwide.
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