AR Rahman on social stigmas around musicians
"We have all the social stigmas, musicians are always drunk and dead at the end," he said.
Oct 09, 2019, 20:30 PM IST
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
Now, computer programs that will help blind read and write music
Two new computer program have laid the foundation for visually impaired musicians being able to read and write music.
Jul 14, 2013, 13:46 PM IST
