Coming Home: Maria Badstue

India born Danish native Maria Badstue's personal life is as intriguing as the music she conducts. Adopted by Danish parents when she was barely 5 months old, the conductor who was on her second visit to the city for a concert at the Tata Theatre, NCPA with the SOI Chamber Orchestra presented works by Sibelius, Biber and the third piano concerto by Beethoven, including the Indian premiere of Cornerstone by Bangalore based Johann Mathews.

Indian culture and music always crossed my path: Lucas Santana

Brazilian artist Lucas Santana has firmly established himself on the international music scene, making a shift from Brazil to Amsterdam. The saxophonist was in Mumbai earlier this year, and made his debut performance in Mumbai, where he performed at the World Jazz Festival in Mumbai on the weekend of 29th & 30th April 2023 at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Bandra.

Budding jazz singer: Tara Lily

Brit / Bangladeshi singer Tara Lily has just finished her set at the Vh1 Supersonic 2023 and is lazing around with her band mates at the artists’ lounge. With slightly permed hair, a necklace, bindi, a nose ring and high heels to boost her short stature and with a Rihanna styled lookalike, Tara is a young and well groomed singer whose made mark in London jazz scene. It’s interesting to hear a 24 year old new talent who got signed to Motown Records, UK with the distinction of being their first British singer.

Singh Is King

One of the highlights of the Mahindra Blues Festival 2023 held in February this year was the guitar wizardry of 29-year-old Argentinean musician Ivan Singh.

On the Beach with Veronica Fusaro

Award winning soul pop artist Veronica Fusaro is no newcomer to Mumbai city, for the Swiss – Italian songstress has visited the country on two occasions for live performances. Fusaro celebrates life, love, the things she sees around her, nature, into lyrics and songs that ignite a spark in anyone who listens to them.

Spice Boy – Yung Raja

Singaporean breakthrough artiste Yung Raja has been dubbed as Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde bilingual hip hop artiste, known for his tasteful unification of Western and Tamil culture in his lyrics. He migrated from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu to Singapore in 1992. His father, Rajid Ahamed, is a recognised poet in the Tamil diaspora community in Singapore and also taught Maths and Science as a college professor for 17 years in Chennai.

Beautiful Noise with The Noisy Pots

According to Indian myth, if your kitchenware bangs against each other and makes a sound, it’s a sign that there’s gonna be a quarrel in the house. On the other hand have you ever been intrigued by the sound of a mixer – grinder, the sound of a microwave oven heating your food or for that matter the automatic coffee maker and ever wondered if such sounds can make a part of a song or can be a whole song?

The guys in Whitesnake felt like a family: Bassist Tanya O’Callaghan

Welcome to my series of conversations with Stalwarts of Music. Speaking of my guest today, I'm talking to a very interesting lady Tanya O'Callaghan, an established freelance musician, motivational speaker and activist as well. She's got a very eclectic and impressive career.

All Girls: All Guns N’ Roses - that’s Paradise Kitty

Comprising of veteran L.A. based drummer, Rachel Rine, front woman Jenna Syde, guitarist Ariel Bellvalaire, bassist Terrii Kiing and rhythm guitarist Hisako Ozawa, Paradise Kitty is one helluva rock band you have to hear to experience what it’s like to listen to a Guns N’ Roses all female band. With Axl Rose and all the other G N’ R members endorsing their music, you know you are doing something right.

Harmonica Lessons with Corky Siegel

Want to learn the Harmonica? Who better to teach you than one of the world’s great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer and writer Mark Paul “Corky” Siegel, a Chamber Blues progenitor and sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together.