This Music Day, a visit to a home of Hindustani music

Pandit Ramesh Narayan while narrating his musical journey remembers his guru Pandit Jasraj with whom he got his rigorous training in traditional Gurukul style after being rejected initially. Ramesh established his school to teach Hindustani music and his Guru inaugurated it. He and his daughter Madhusree Narayan go vocal on their love for music.

Street Singers- Talent Unmatched

Kerala has seen a variety of street singers, be it on roadsides or on trains or bus stands and it is entertainment on the move. Everyone stops around to hear them sing and drop a few coins. They often stick to the bottom of the social strata but some come out of it. We feature 2 street singers, one who loves Kerala and his new job while the other earned his way from streets to stage.

Future of musical instrument industry looks bright

On the occasion of World Music Day, those associated with musical instrument industry say that western instruments have more takers, especially violin and guitar, and the young generation is brand conscious too. But unfortunately, prizes and rewards are foremost in the minds lacking creativity.

Few students have genuine interest in Carnatic music

Violinist T H Lalitha and her husband Mridangam exponent N Hari share their candid thoughts on World Music Day and are pained at the present trend of parents giving more importance to dance teachers than music teachers. They also feel that students with genuine interest in Carnatic music are very less nowadays and teachers should teach Krithis in the regional language of the student.

Music's Greatest Losses in 2016 in Kerala

The field of music in Kerala lost a few gems this year. Some of them were so young that they would have done a lot more had destiny given them time.On the occasion of World Music Day, let's remember the contributions made by them in their respective genres of music.

The unsung hero of marching bands

Meet Ezhikkara Narayanan, one of the clarinetists, who earn a living from band set, playing popular film and devotional songs. He feels though band members enjoy decent pay adorning colourful uniforms, the younger generation prefers stage shows rather than on streets.

Pooja sings in 36 languages and is set for a record

Being in news is not something new to the 14-year old singing sensation from Kochi. She has been doing this from her childhood days, precisely from the age of 3 when she started singing in multiple languages. Now she is a teenage singer who can sing in 36 different languages, Indian and foreign.