musicians

Indian music, Bollywood set to wow Brazil

Among the participants will be Bollywood dancers from India.

Mar 22, 2019, 21:38 PM IST

Noted Sarod player Pt Buddhadev Dasgupta no more, musicians mourn his death

Some of the eminent artists expressed their grief over the news of Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta's demise.

Jan 16, 2018, 20:26 PM IST

Runaway bus in Haiti kills 34, injures 15: Officials

A runaway bus plowed into a crowd of people in the Haitian city of Gonaives early today, killing 34 people and injuring 15 others, officials said.

Mar 12, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

This is why rock musicians prefer valve amps

For many guitarists, the sound of an overdriven valve amp - think AC/DC's crunchy Marshall rhythm tones or Carlos Santana's singing Mesa Boogie-fuelled leads - can not be beaten, researchers said.

Feb 09, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Intensive instrument playing to blame for musicians' cramp

One trigger of the disorder is intensive instrument playing: many of those affected spent vast amounts of time practicing their instruments before they developed dystonia.

Jan 23, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Must watch: AR Rahman shares inspiring video that will leave you in awe

AR Rahman shares video of a man with deformed limbs playing the keyboard brilliantly.

Nov 02, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

Facebook rolls out Mentions app for verified accounts

Journalists and other public figures can now offer live video to their followers on Facebook, which announced plans Thursday to broaden the streaming service.

Sep 11, 2015, 09:31 AM IST

5 Seconds of Summer do not care being labelled 'boy band'

Members of pop punk band 5 Seconds of Summer say they no longer care about being labelled a boy band as they feel their new song, "She's Kinda Hot" is an answer to their critics.

Sep 06, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

Indie music body endorses Apple's new music streaming service

Apple Inc`s new music streaming service has been endorsed by the Worldwide Independent Network, an association for independent musicians, two days after the company reversed its decision of not paying musicians during a three-month trial.

Jun 25, 2015, 00:58 AM IST

Musicians not only hear in tune, they also have 'tuney-vision'

Musicians don't just hear in tune, they also see in tune, according to a new research.

Jun 19, 2015, 18:55 PM IST

Who are critics? Asks Shankar Mahadevan

Shankar Mahadevan's latest composition of "Dil Dhadakne Do" with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa hasn't received warm response from all the critics, but the singer-musician-composer isn't flustered.

Jun 07, 2015, 20:36 PM IST

Getting perfect pitch possible for some adult musicians

There's good news for musicians. Psychologists at the University of Chicago have been able to train some adults to develop the prized musical ability of absolute pitch - and the effect last for months.

May 29, 2015, 15:14 PM IST

Musicians raise funds for Nepal quake victims in Kolkata

Musicians from India and Nepal participated in a fund-raising concert for the quake-hit nation at a festival here on Saturday.

May 09, 2015, 19:14 PM IST

Goa hosts fest with Indian, Russian musicians

ZimaFest - India's newest live musical festival - began on a high note here and saw an amalgamation of Indian and Russian DJs and bands.

Jan 25, 2015, 16:56 PM IST

Musicians have better long-term memories

If you are a musician, you have a better long-term memory as a new study has revealed what may be the first links between music expertise and advantages in long-term memory.

Nov 19, 2014, 12:06 PM IST

The Musician`s Way

Musicians are loud voices of the many quiet hearts. Patricia Mascarenhas explores the heaping opportunities in music today and strategies for seeking them out.

Feb 11, 2014, 21:05 PM IST

Art is thick

Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up.” Patricia Mascarenhas explores the journey of aspiring artists.

Feb 05, 2014, 08:36 AM IST

Australian musicians suffer from pain, anxiety: Study

Most of Australia`s classical musicians are suffering from performance-related physical pain, anxiety and depression, according to a study released Wednesday by the University of Sydney.

Oct 02, 2013, 16:15 PM IST