Under the Patronage of HE Dr. Mohammad Al Momani, Minister of Media Affairs and in the presence of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, the Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) will celebrate the history and timeless charm of the work of Abdel Halim Hafez, in a special concert on March 30th at Al Hussein Cultural Center. Singer AtallahHindeleh will join the musiciansRead more
Queen of thumri Girija Devi says it has become difficult to retain the purity of Indian classical music in the present age. "No, I don't think the purity of Indian classical music (vocals and instrumentals) can be retained on the face of contemporary changes in many cases but there is no point regretting," the 87-year exponent of classical and lightRead more
Sarod player Amaan Ali Bangash feels Indian classical music should not be forced upon children as it can become the reason for youth losing interest in the genre. Amaan, son of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, says forcing the music on young generation in the name of "saving our culture" makes children all the more rebellious about it.
"WhenRead more