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Covid-19 crisis looms large over music festivals: Most postponed, some going virtual, but artists, fans & organisers are hopeful
By Shreya Mukherjee | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 01:09 PM IST
Music festival organisers and musicians talk about how the crisis has affected the music scene and has been a crushing blow to independent artistes, who look forward to such events for visibility, earning and making more contacts for future work.
Vasundhara Vee’s stepping guide for aspiring musicians
By Karishma Kuenzang | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON OCT 11, 2020 01:54 PM IST
The Jazz and R’n’B vocalist’s debut book is what you need if you’re trying to break into the music scene.
I resented to be more than a singer: Ellie Goulding
By Nishad Neelambaran | HT Mumbai
UPDATED ON SEP 10, 2020 11:56 AM IST
The Grammy-nominated singer talks about how she motivated herself after even considering to quit; also adds that she felt like a ‘robot’ after her third album Delirium
Music paramours Tech Panda and Kenzani leading all the way
PUBLISHED ON AUG 24, 2020 08:43 PM IST
They both formed a duo and released their first kind of single called ‘Saawariya’ in a subtle way.
HT Brunch Cover Story: A R Rahman is so much more than just music
By Shruti Nair | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 12, 2020 02:34 PM IST
The Oscar- and Grammy-award winning musician has some very strong ideas on how to revive India’s classical art forms
Too much power wielded in limited hands will create more Sushant Singh Rajput like stories
By Samarth Goyal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2020 08:17 AM IST
Singer Sonu Nigam speaks to us explaining his intentions behind releasing the seven-minute long video on Instagram, in which he asked music labels and top stars to be “sensitive and kind” towards young artistes and newcomers.
DJ Dharak takes Bollywood music to foreign shores
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2020 03:44 PM IST
He has performed in many clubs across the US, India, Australia and Dubai. In fact, he just finished back-to-back tours to India last year.
As NH7 turns 10, a look at the gig that grew
By Vanessa Viegas | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON NOV 08, 2019 09:25 PM IST
It was a first-of-its-kind festival for indie music. The line-up may not be stellar every year, but the good news is, it’s still evolving.
Newsmaker: Ariana Grande, a real-life Charlie’s Angel
By Natasha Rego | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON OCT 05, 2019 05:44 PM IST
Singer Ariana Grande, back with a new single for the Charlie’s Angels reboot, has turned every disaster into opportunity
Happy Birthday Asha Bhosle: An extensive playlist of the versatile songstress who could be seductive, playful or romantic
By Sweta Kaushal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2019 12:52 PM IST
As we celebrate the 86th birthday of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, here is an all-inclusive playlist of 35 songs from her vast discography —a song for every mood. Grab your headphones and enjoy your Sunday.
Delhi has always had a healthy rock ‘n’ roll culture: Luke Kenny
By Naina Arora | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 29, 2019 06:50 PM IST
Actor Luke Kenny speaks about the portraying varied characters, his connect with Delhi, and more.
Chloe Flower, the showstopping pianist changing the classical music scene
By Agence France-Presse | Agence France-Presse, New York
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2019 01:04 PM IST
The 33-year-old artist won the internet earlier this year, gaining tens of thousands of social media followers within hours, after a showstopping performance at the Grammys alongside rap queen Cardi B.
HT Brunch Cover Story: Why Prateek Kuhad is the King of Heartbreak among millennials in India and abroad
By Ananya Ghosh | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2019 12:37 PM IST
The 29-year-old musician from Jaipur and his soulful lyrics have captured the hearts of many
“My parents poured all their Indianness in me!” Raja Kumari talks about what makes her the bridge between the East and the West
By Ananya Ghosh | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JAN 31, 2019 04:20 PM IST
The Grammy-nominated Indian-American songwriter and rapper is collaborating with the gully boys of Mumbai
Friday Jam 5: Expect Euphoria at this week’s Friday Jam
By Naina Arora | Hindustan Times, Gurugram
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2018 05:46 PM IST
The third week of Hindustan Times Friday Jam will see Euphoria live in action on June 8th.
Jubin Nautiyal: I’ve been breaking self-made barriers and reaching my potential
By Samarth Goyal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2018 05:00 PM IST
Singer Jubin Nautiyal, who will soon be releasing his independent single, Humnava, says that he got into the independent music space at the right time.
Ankit Tiwari: Independent music gives you the space that Bollywood films don’t allow
By Rishabh Suri | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 03, 2018 05:42 PM IST
Composer-singer Ankit Tiwari also reveals whether it’s true that some actors interfere in the music process of their films.
Don’t miss: Ranjit Barot’s band debuts in Mumbai this weekend
By Jayati Bhola | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAR 30, 2018 10:18 PM IST
Be there when R&B and gospel funk meet Indian classical music as Barot’s Superphonic perform their new songs.