Recreating the Ghazal King – Jagjit Singh

A grand celebration in the loving memory of Jagjit Singh on his77th birthday was held on 8th February at The Prestigious Turf Club, Worli hosting a wide array of people. The event was a star studded one where celebrities from different walks of life were there to enjoy an evening of music by the late Jagjitji. The evening was run through by Salim Arif and Brahmanand S Singh.

Radio City brings back the Indie Revolution with ‘Radio City Freedom Awards 5.0’

Radio City has geared up to entertain music enthusiasts with the launch of the 5th edition of country’s definitive independent music awards, Jockey presents Radio City Freedom Awards 5.0’ driven by Skoda.

Sony Music presents Hindi singer, songwriter and composer Vipin Heero

Sony Music Entertainment has signed on Hindi singer, songwriter and composer Vipin Heero. With a distinctive sound and style, Vipin’s music is all about spoken words that are based on real-life incidents and observations that promise to prompt a laugh. Each song has a catchy tune that gets you hooked to it and is totally hummable. His lyrics are not only humorous, but also relatable and honest.

Big FM announces Benadryl Big Golden Voice Season 5 winner

Big FM’s popular on-air singingtalent hunt - Benadryl Big Golden Voice Season 5 concluded in Mumbai with the city’s Nihar Shembekar being titled as the winner. Ace music director Anu Malik who served as the judge announced Nihar as the winner, while praising him for his melodious voice. The event was held at Hard Rock Café in Mumbai where the top 10 finalists competed for the coveted title. As the winner of Benadryl Big Golden Voice Season 5, Nihar will get an opportunity to record a single with a renowned label.

Vipin Patwa: A profile

Vipin Patwa is a music composer taking huge strides in Bollywood. He is one of the emerging music directors of Hindi films for the present generation. Vipin’s current/future projects include the much anticipated Sudhir Mishras Daas Dev where he has composed 3 songs. Then there is Wah Taj, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana. He has also directed the music for ‘Bollywood Diaries’. His work in ‘Bollywood Diaries’ was acclaimed by all the stalwarts in the industry.

Vyrl Originals releases second single ‘Naina’ from Rahul Mishra

EMI Records India and Mohit Suri’s VYRL Originals launches its second track titled Naina. The ballad, written, composed and sung by upcoming talent Rahul Mishra celebrates the season of love and drops in time for the big V-Day.

Folk music superstars The Raghu Dixit Project play a set to remember at K.J. Somaiya College in Mumbai

On Friday evening, Bengaluru-based folk music band The Raghu Dixit Project played a stellar set for thousands of delighted college students, at K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering in Mumbai, with Red Bull Music Presents The Raghu Dixit Project. Mumbai-based singer-songwriters Mali and Tejas opened proceedings for the night, with a hugely enjoyable pop music set.

Gwalior Maestro Pandit Sharad Sathe to serenade Mumbai with Night Sky

At 86 years (will turn 86 on 18th February), Pandit Sharad Sathe, Master Khayal vocalist of the Gwalior Gharana is one of our last few Hindustani musicians with a connection to the glorious past of Classical music in Mumbai. He has had direct and continuous training for more than four decades from great musicians and Gurus of the Gwalior Gharana from the 1950s onwards. He has served the cause of Hindustani music for over six decades as a musician, Guru and arts administrator, and patron.

Navrasa Duende Global Carnival 2018 unveils line-up of performing artists

Barely a few days from now, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium shall come alive with some of the biggest international names from the world of arts and entertainment, serenading New Delhi with a series of Live Shows. While some are referring to it as the most staggering artist line-up to ever perform in India, some are already calling it the biggest melting pot of arts and entertainment the nation has ever witnessed.

Jonita Gandhi to make her EDM debut with Anish Sood’s “Castles”

Indo-Canadian vocalist Jonita Gandhi is a known name, and one to reckon with in the Indian music industry. She has earned her place in Bollywood as an award-winning playback singer with chart toppers such as The Breakup Song, Sau Tarah Ke and Lagdi Hai Thaai. As Jonita continues to cultivate the growth of her cinematic repertoire, she strikes a good balance by contributing to the Independent music scene as well.