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24th April, 2013
Legendary Indian singer Shamshad Begum dies
Begum's singing style had set new benchmarks and described her death as an “irreparable loss” to the world of music.
Begum's singing style had set new benchmarks and described her death as an “irreparable loss” to the world of music.
10th March, 2013
Soundcheck: Everything is better live
Artists could deliver such performances in an age of tight security and tight budgets means live music has a lot of potential to grow in Pakistan.
Artists could deliver such performances in an age of tight security and tight budgets means live music has a lot of potential to grow in Pakistan.
2nd February, 2013
Tributes paid to Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar
Even to those unfamiliar with classical music, the sitar promised an evening of excellent performances.
Even to those unfamiliar with classical music, the sitar promised an evening of excellent performances.
27th October, 2012
Mexico City school seeks to dignify mariachi music
A new mariachi school in Mexico City is seeking to revive a music that's lost ground over the years.
A new mariachi school in Mexico City is seeking to revive a music that's lost ground over the years.
9th October, 2012
Tehzeeb Festival ends on a melodious note
She painted the picture of the raga and the manner in which she built the khayal was impressive.
She painted the picture of the raga and the manner in which she built the khayal was impressive.
8th October, 2012
When sagar veena enthralls and sarangis don’t
Noor Zehra Kazim's performance enthralled everyone keeping the purity of the raga intact which was a delight to hear.
Noor Zehra Kazim's performance enthralled everyone keeping the purity of the raga intact which was a delight to hear.
4th October, 2012
Kabul awakens to rock ‘n’ roll.
“I had never seen such a crowd, that craziness. Look everywhere: it's the new Afghanistan, I'm so happy that I think I'm dreaming.”
“I had never seen such a crowd, that craziness. Look everywhere: it's the new Afghanistan, I'm so happy that I think I'm dreaming.”
5th September, 2012
Musical confluence of east and west
It came as a pleasant surprise when the cello followed the alaap crooned out by singer Nadir Abbas.
It came as a pleasant surprise when the cello followed the alaap crooned out by singer Nadir Abbas.
7th August, 2012
London games get an Olympian musical soundtrack
Half-heard snatches of music mix with the booming roar of the crowds coming from venues, music is inescapable here.
Half-heard snatches of music mix with the booming roar of the crowds coming from venues, music is inescapable here.
15th July, 2012
Springsteen, McCartney silenced at London concert
Ex-Beatle McCartney had joined Springsteen onstage, but both found their microphones cut off.
Ex-Beatle McCartney had joined Springsteen onstage, but both found their microphones cut off.
6th July, 2012
Rihanna sues ex-accountants, says she lost millions
Accountants mishandled foreign and domestic taxes by withholding more funds than necessary, leading to “a significant losses of tax benefits.”
Accountants mishandled foreign and domestic taxes by withholding more funds than necessary, leading to “a significant losses of tax benefits.”
22nd June, 2012
Dosti, New Orleans style
The Stooges, later joined by musician Asif Sinan, enthralled music lovers with their catchy compositions steeped in brass tradition.
The Stooges, later joined by musician Asif Sinan, enthralled music lovers with their catchy compositions steeped in brass tradition.
21st June, 2012
Enthusiasts treated to melange of folk, classical music
From the local variety of classical and semi-classical form to the rather spiritually uplifting sounds, the concert had it all.
From the local variety of classical and semi-classical form to the rather spiritually uplifting sounds, the concert had it all.
14th February, 2012
Speculation rages over cause of Houston’s death
LOS ANGELES: As fans await autopsy results that may not come for weeks, speculation raged Monday that pop legend Whitney Houston may have died from…
LOS ANGELES: As fans await autopsy results that may not come for weeks, speculation raged Monday that pop legend Whitney Houston may have died from…
9th January, 2012
Perahera festival: Sri Lanka
The procession, held on the full moon day on 8th January’ 2012, commemorates the visit of Lord Buddha to the temple. Hundreds of traditional dancers,…
The procession, held on the full moon day on 8th January’ 2012, commemorates the visit of Lord Buddha to the temple. Hundreds of traditional dancers,…
1st October, 2011
“Sound Central” rocks Afghanistan
Afghans are used to having their days broken by a burst of gunfire or the boom of an explosion. But the barrage of drumming, bass…
Afghans are used to having their days broken by a burst of gunfire or the boom of an explosion. But the barrage of drumming, bass…
22nd September, 2011
Park51 opens to the public
The grand opening of the Park51 community center and mosque took place on September 21, 2011 in New York City. The controversial Park51 plans to…
The grand opening of the Park51 community center and mosque took place on September 21, 2011 in New York City. The controversial Park51 plans to…
9th September, 2011
Mandolinists revive Poland’s lost Jewish music
GORA KALWARIA: The red brick walls of the synagogue in Gora Kalwaria, once a center of Jewish culture in Poland, reverberate anew with music lost…
GORA KALWARIA: The red brick walls of the synagogue in Gora Kalwaria, once a center of Jewish culture in Poland, reverberate anew with music lost…
12th May, 2011
Peshawar and an instrument called rabab
This is the story of music and life in old city Peshawar, Pakistan. – Photos and captions by Madeeha Syed/Dawn Newspaper.…
This is the story of music and life in old city Peshawar, Pakistan. – Photos and captions by Madeeha Syed/Dawn Newspaper.…
12th May, 2011
George Michael to tour with orchestra
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
