Rhythm is God: Sivamani

Sivamani is a highly acclaimed percussionist, known for his innovative techniques and showmanship in both the carnatic rhythmic style as well as Western jazz drums. He is the only Indian drummer to be conferred with the prestigious ‘Padma Shri’ by the Indian Government in 2019. On stage he can be seen surrounded by an impressive display of percussion instruments. His concert is nothing short of genius when it comes to percussion.

Events give independent bands a powerful stage: Avial

With their rich mix of Malayalam rock and folk, Avial is known for pushing musical boundaries. Their performances at South Side Story this weekend will be a high-energy celebration of regional sounds with a modern twist, captivating audiences across generations.

‘Either pack up, or just do the damn gig’: Farhad Wadia

Farhad Wadia’s musical journey has been a colourful one, from trailblazing Mumbai’s rock scene and founding Independence Rock now rejuvenated to maintain rock’s place in India, he talked to Reagan Gavin Rasquinha about music, I-Rock and more

As a storyteller, I always feel the message of art is more important than the discipline chosen: Cheryl Bains

On the eve of International Women’s Day this year (8th March), Cheryl Bains an operatically trained Soprano and a classical-crossover artist, brought forth ‘The Legend of the Goddess: Where Vedic Tales Meet Opera’, an innovative opera production that explores various facets of femininity through female deities, composed specially for the stage.

We continue to perform the same way our ancestors did for their Yajmans: Desert KATS

The Desert KATS from Barmer, Rajasthan enchant with Rajasthani folk melodies, are brilliant musicians and singers from the Langa community in western Rajasthan India were one of the performers at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival that took place on the 26th and 27th January 2025. The KGAF Cross Maidan, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai also celebrated its silver jubilee this year.

The idea of making the musical instrument Kali Maa, came to me in a dream: Anupam Shobhakar

Anupam Shobhakar, a Brooklyn-based Grammy jury member and acclaimed Indo-fusion artist, was in Mumbai to perform at the Kala Ghoda Festival. He brought along his unique musical instrument which he created, the double-necked ‘Kali Maa’, an instrument which is a blend between the guitar and the sarod that produces a unique sound of Hindustani classical and Western rock/jazz.

It’s an AI World for him: Siddhant Goenka

Kolkata’s indie singer and super tech star, Siddhant Goenka, invites his audience to join him on a musical exploration that goes beyond boundaries, that of an AI world. Four out of his six pop-rock song music videos he has released so far has the AI touch to it. Those who have seen it are in disbelief. While his music is top notch, his music videos are to watch out for. Just last month, Goenka released a brand new song Aap Ki Yeh Ada, this time with a Qawali twist.

It was absolutely marvelous and magical meeting Mick Jagger: Usha Uthup

Legendary is an adjective that has often and deservedly been applied to Usha Uthup. Ushaji with her golden voice is one of the most enamored singers in the country, who recently was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. Known for singing in numerous languages, for her fashion style and of course her sellout concerts, the septuagenarian visits the metropolis for a charity concert on Saturday 10th May 2025 at the Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, Mumbai, in support of Parent’s Association Thalassemic Unit Trust, an NGO that supports people affected by Leprosy.

Hitting the High Notes: Shriya

At just 19 years old, singer-songwriter Shriya Rao, has already released 5 singles, and has more than 50 live performances to her credit at prestigious venues across Mumbai.

“The double necked violin has a full orchestral range”: L. Shankar

World Music and Grammy winning music artist Violinist L Shankar performed in Mumbai with his 10 string stereophonic Double Violin on Sunday 16th June 2024 at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA as part of the Aditya Birla - Masters of Music. In attendance was Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh alongside Ustad Fazal Qureshi and Swaminathan Selvaganesh, as they come together on stage for an exhilarating performance of carnatic music to fusion, to material from Shakti.