Grammys to hold special tribute to Whitney Houston

Grammys to hold special tribute to Whitney Houston

Whitney's downfall was so long and sad that, in an impatient public's mind, it overshadowed her accomplishments. ...
05:22 PM, Feb 12, 2012
Music Maestro: the sound of Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Music Maestro: the sound of Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Laxmikant-Pyarelal were a popular Indian composer duo, composed Indian classical music as well as Western music. ...
05:12 PM, Feb 12, 2012
Music Maestro: Remembering legendary Jagjit Singh

Music Maestro: Remembering legendary Jagjit Singh

This week on Music Maestro, we look back at the golden years of the legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh. ...
12:55 PM, Feb 12, 2012

The music industry mourns Whitney Houston's death

The music industry mourns Whitney Houston's death Los Angeles: A collection of reactions to Whitney Houston's death Saturday in Beverly Hills at age 48. - "First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all. Second, I would like to say, I love you Whitney. The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage." - Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown, performing a show in Southaven, Miss., hours after her death. -...
12:26 PM, Feb 12, 2012

Playlist: The 100 best songs of Whitney Houston

Playlist: The 100 best songs of Whitney Houston Los Angeles: At her peak, Whitney Houston was the golden girl of the music industry. From the middle 1980s to the late 1990s, she was one of the world's best-selling artists. She wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals that were rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen. Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she starred in hits...
09:13 AM, Feb 12, 2012

In pics: NCR grooves to Edward Maya's music

Performing for the second time in India, Edward set the stage on fire on a windy rainy evening at the finale of Amity University's first Youth Festival in Noida. With a crowd of almost 25,000, the national capital region did manage to see an international music star's concert finish successfully. With the first glimpse of Edward on the stage with his band, the crowd gave a loud welcoming roar, which came in well with the star as he waved back.
01:32 AM, Feb 12, 2012

Edward Maya show in NCR a hit despite rain

Edward Maya show in NCR a hit despite rain New Delhi: It was a perfect groovy winter evening as Romanian artist and international star Edward Maya performed in Delhi on Saturday. Performing for the second time in India, Edward set the stage on fire on a windy rainy evening at the finale of Amity University's first Youth Festival in Noida. With a crowd of almost 25,000, the national capital region did manage to see an international music star's concert...
12:57 AM, Feb 12, 2012
LL Cool J happy to host Grammy Awards

LL Cool J happy to host Grammy Awards

Hip-hop superstar, actor and two-time Grammy Award winner LL cool J is the first official host of the Grammy Awards in 7 years. ...
03:34 PM, Feb 11, 2012

Music festivals coming up

Music festivals coming up This spring, there is music in the air. Here are some music festivals that will leave you whistling a tune. Sulafest 2012 Location: Sula Vineyards, Nashik When: February 4-5 Artists: Nitin Sawhney, Blackstratblues, Papon & East India Company Damage: Rs. 1,800. The highlight this year is undoubtedly Nitin Sawhney. He is a huge favourite of Rajeev Samant, founder and CEO of Sula Vineyards. Area79 Music and Arts Festival Location: The...
12:43 PM, Feb 10, 2012

What goes on inside a rave party

What goes on inside a rave party New Delhi: Three Karnataka ministers resigned on Wednesday after they were accused of watching a pornographic video during an Assembly session. Minister Laxman Savadi said he was watching a video clip of a rave party to prepare for a discussion in the Assembly. Raves typically feature music, colourful light shows and dancing. Origin of raves The exact origin of raves is disputed. Some say the wild Bohemian parties in the...
02:54 PM, Feb 08, 2012
Watch: Agent Vinod's new song 'I'll do the talking'

Watch: Agent Vinod's new song 'I'll do the talking'

'Agent Vinod', the spy thriller starring real life couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor has been generating a lot of buzz. ...
05:29 PM, Feb 07, 2012
Nitin Sawhney on the music of 'Midnight's Children'

Nitin Sawhney on the music of 'Midnight's Children'

Nitin Sawhney, who has composed music for Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight's Children' is in India to perform for the first time. ...
05:23 PM, Feb 07, 2012
Music Maestros: Remembering legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Music Maestros: Remembering legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Legendary music director Pyarelal recalls the musical moments in his career. ...
08:46 PM, Feb 04, 2012

Band plays 'Sheila Ki Jawani' on iPhone, tablets

Band plays 'Sheila Ki Jawani' on iPhone, tablets New Delhi: Played entirely using smart phones and tablets, the Rave iBand's jazz version of Sheila Ki Jawani is a cool rhapsody that does not dilute the experience of campy music. The band, by their own description on YouTube, comprises "serious musicians who play music using smart phones and tablets (the guitarist uses a guitar app, drummer uses a drum app)". The vocalist sings into a smartphone using a microphone...
01:06 PM, Feb 02, 2012
Indian music legends honoured

Indian music legends honoured

The biggest names in Indian music were honored by the Limca book of records in the capital. ...
08:22 PM, Feb 01, 2012