hindustani classical music

Mumbai's Maahi Zaveri, a 21-year-old Hindustani classical vocalist, has earned a prestigious CCRT scholarship for 2025-2026. She is one of 38 recipients nationwide and a standout among Maharashtra's female awardees. Maahi is actively making classical music accessible to younger generations through digital platforms and innovative collaborations, showcasing a blend of tradition and contemporary relevance.

Italian artists captivated Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome with a classical Indian music performance, Hamsadhwani. Modi lauded the musicians, sharing a video and expressing delight at Indian music's growing popularity in Italy. The performers themselves shared their joy, noting the Prime Minister's active engagement and genuine enthusiasm during the cultural welcome. Read on to know more in detail.

Intimate gatherings around music, conversation and craft are drawing a new generation of audiences to floor seating and slow listening

The ensemble, conceived by Sukanya Shankar and Anoushka Shankar, brought together six musicians across Hindustani and Carnatic traditions for performances across major American cities.

Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour saw him present world leaders with culturally rich Indian gifts. From Assam's golden Muga silk to Manipur's Shirui Lily stoles and Agra's marble inlay boxes, these presents showcased India's diverse traditional crafts, agricultural bounty, and musical heritage, fostering cultural exchange.

When the skies opened up over Bikaner House, a regal darbar gracefully morphed into an intimate gathering, where audiences were enthralled by the enchanting movements of kathak dancer Manjari Chaturvedi and the resonant voice of Ustad Jawaad Ali Khan.

Fresh off his Padma Shri honour, santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya is set to enchant Varanasi with a unique collaboration. He will join forces with violinist L. Shankar for a special performance, merging the distinct sounds of their instruments. This concert, part of the Annapurna Devi Foundation Music Tour, highlights classical music and supports artists.

Singer-composer Palash Muchhal recently took a spiritual break, visiting the Saptashrungi Mata Temple for blessings. He shared glimpses of his devotional moments on Instagram. Muchhal, who debuted as a Bollywood composer in 2014, has also gained international acclaim for projects like 'Kaam Chalu Hai' and recently directed 'The Money Collector'.

The 13th Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards honored Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit in New Delhi. The ceremony, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, celebrated excellence in Indian classical music and recognized emerging talent. Performances by Kailash Kher and his band marked the event, which also saw the presence of several dignitaries.

Sibling duo Salman–Zaman, rooted in Hindustani classical and Sufi traditions, are redefining independent Indian music. Evolving from their rock band Astitva, they blend heritage with contemporary sounds, creating immersive performances. The brothers discuss their artistic journey, the balance between tradition and digital audiences, and their commitment to authentic, longer musical experiences over fleeting trends.

Veteran director Priyadarshan is set to mark his 100th film with a special reunion alongside Mohanlal. This musical drama, focusing on Carnatic singers, will explore father-son conflicts. Despite the musical theme, Mohanlal will not be singing, a decision Priyadarshan explained is due to the film's demanding classical singing requirements. Shooting is slated to begin in November.

Asha Bhosle transcended eras, absorbing global music trends and blending them with Indian classical training. She fearlessly explored genres like jazz, rock, and pop, collaborating with international artists and becoming a cultural icon. Her innovative spirit led to groundbreaking projects, earning her a Grammy nomination and cementing her legacy as a truly versatile vocalist.

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First woman to play hindustani classical music on Hawaiian guitar and inventor of ‘Shankar-guitar’, Dr Kamala Shankar Janardan expressed concern over the lack of music education in the hill state.

Vocalist Mahesh Kale's recent viral performance has sparked interest in raga-inspired Bollywood music. He is now set to collaborate with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra. This unique concert will merge hindustani classical music with a Western symphonic ensemble. Kale aims to broaden the reach of Indian classical music through such innovative fusions. The collaboration promises a grand experience for audiences.

Student and teachers of Dr Virendra Swaroop Education Center, Kidwai Nagar witnessed beautiful rendition of `khayal' by Ustad Mazhar Ali Khan and Ustad Jawwad Ali Khan.