Taylor Swift's “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” premieres on Disney+ Hotstar Premium

Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National), Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) created an album that crossed genres, a musical journey that allows us to cry and laugh, and during these trying times, makes us feel like we’re not quite so alone. They recorded “folklore” thousands of miles apart from each other and had never been in the same room together…

Who will take the Grammy home in 2021. Here are the nominations.

The nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were just revealed. Beyoncé snagged nine nods as part of the Recording Academy’s 2021 lineup. Her total includes one for Song of the Year, two for Record of the Year, and recognition in down-ballot categories such as Best R&B Performance and Best Rap Song. It’s a surprisingly robust showing for the pop star, who did not release an album in 2020 but whose presence was still felt across music, with the one-off single Black Parade.

Shaggy releases new album `Christmas in the Islands'

Shaggy, the multiple Grammy Award-winning reggae/dancehall & pop music icon, releases a new reggae holiday album `Christmas in the Islands' available across all digital platforms via BMG.

Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s ‘Conga’ gets a new twist

Bacardi rum is challenging rum fans around the world to find their rhythm and do what moves them through song, dance and the power of Conga as part of its latest campaign, Conga Feat. You. Reimagining the song that catapulted Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan to international stardom, Bacardi is calling on music and dance enthusiasts across the globe to join the world’s most awarded rum as they embark on the first-ever remake of Conga Feat. Meek Mill, Leslie Grace, Produced by Boi-1da, reintroducing the Latin Pop track to a modern audience.

BAFTA ventures into India to showcase and support emerging stars of film, games, and television

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is taking its first steps in India with the global expansion of the Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix. This flagship new talent initiative is part of BAFTA’s year-round work to support new talent, operating alongside their Awards ceremonies worldwide. BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and India’s homegrown creatives.

Santana brought his music very beautifully to people: Purbayan Chatterjee.

Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee is all set to reinvent Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana’s music to the sound of the sitar this evening in a virtual concert.

Purbayan Chatterjee to give Santana’s hits a ‘smooth’ sitar treatment.

It takes a legend to bravely take on another’s works. Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee has accepted the open invitation to reinvent Carlos Santana’s extensive Latin rock discography for Paytm Insider Presents Jim Beam Originals. Creating an original set that draws from multi-cultural influences, Purbayan will leave his indelible stamp on Santana’s inexhaustive works, on 21st November.

Roland introduces Octapad Digital Percussion Pad

Roland introduces the Octapad SPD – 20 PRO Digital Percussion Pad a next-generation version of the original SPD-20, its legacy spanning over 20 years with a massive global impact, especially in India. The new SPD-20 PRO touts the original SPD-20 sound set and famous eight-pad layout with the latest Roland percussion technologies, adding a broader selection of sounds, new user-requested features, and increased playability to take performances to the next level while fully retaining the core appeal of the classic SPD-20.

Leslie Odom, Jr. debuts brand-new holiday album `The Christmas Album'

Recently Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author and actor Leslie Odom, Jr. dropped his brand-new holiday album, ‘The Christmas Album’, via S-Curve Records/BMG.

Diane Warren drops triumphant “Times like this” feat. Darius Rucker

Diane Warren’s much-anticipated debut album ‘Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1’ (via BMG) will drop in early 2021, but today the iconic songwriter delivers the first single Times Like These a soaring ode to perseverance sung by Darius Rucker that feels both emotionally timeless and incredibly timely in the current state of the world.