For close to eight decades, Pandit Jasraj ruled the world of music. For connoisseurs, no musical evening was complete without Pandit Jasraj’s inimitable khayal laced with elements of thumri, something which was unthinkable before Pandit Jasraj made it not just possible but acceptable, even popular. His passing away is a big loss to the music industry and musicians who adored him.
Mumbai based singer/songwriter Pratika Prabhune has released a brand new hip-hop single called Scum a few days ago. The track is produced by Prabhu Neigh and mixed and mastered by Tienas.
Over the past few months, the Covid-19 induced lockdowns in India and the globe and the safety concerns related to the pandemic has led to the postponement or cancellation of numerous high-ticket music events as well as local gigs, live concerts, thus incurring massive losses and challenges for the live music industry. In our country, as the virus spread shows no signs of slowing down and many people remain confined to their homes till date, independent artists and musicians are now inclined to move online and/or find alternate (non-traditional) ways to showcase their talents.
Pop sensation GajendraVerma has released a new track, TereNashe Mein Choor. A self-made artist known for his heartfelt, authentic tunes, Verma charts yet another layered release with this romantic track. The music video unveils a never-before-seen side of Verma who slips into the role of a criminal on the run with a lover; high stakes drama and passion ensue as the law gets closer to catching up with the culprit and his partner in crime.
Shambho a.k.a Umesh Khade is a rapper from Mumbai, India. He released his new single Man
Soona featuring Marathi celebrities Pushkar Jog and Smita Gondkar as a couple reminiscing
about love amid the lush green hills of Maharashtra. The track also features a melodic pop
chorus by Keval Walanj.
Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, his daughter Durga Jasraj said. He was 90. The news was sent out by his dauther Durga, who mentioned over phone to PTI, “Bapuji is no more”.
Times Music in association with Lalbaugcha Raja presents its new album 'Raja Ganpati'. A treasure chest of 10 tracks by India's most popular artists, singers, and music composers. From Sukhkarta to Vatapi Ganpati, this album features the most popular and traditional artis, bhajans, shlokas, and stotrams that pay an ode to Raja Ganpati and will make Ganesh celebrations at home incredibly wholesome in 2020.
For the last two decades and more, this iconic song has been instrumental in instilling a sense of patriotic pride and national unity amongst millions. Even after garnering a Guiness World Records for being the song performed in the most number of languages, the legendary A.R. Rahman’s Maa Tujhe Salaam doesn’t cease to amuse us and infuse a plethora of emotions.
Red Bull BC One, the biggest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition in the world, announces the launch of its global online breaking program, Red Bull BC One E-Battle. Until 31st August, participants can access the Red Bull BC One E-Battle website and submit their videos to join the competition.
Coming from different countries and musical backgrounds, it’s fitting that Anhad + Tanner’s debut album is called ‘In Other Words’. Released on 14th August on Gravity Sounds – the label run by Midival Punditz’s Gaurav Raina – ‘In Other Words’ is where two worlds meet, where the sounds of Indian classical music meld with a modern electronica sound palette.