Indian Music Industry
Is rap legend Eminem finally performing in India? Latest reports hint at it
Reports suggest Eminem may take the stage in Mumbai this June as part of his world tour. While there is no official confirmation yet, a leaked schedule lists India as one of his concert destinations
Zakir Hussain left out of Grammys' 'In Memoriam', finds mention on website
Four-time Grammy winner and Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was excluded from the 'In Memoriam' segment of the 67th Grammy Awards, an apparent oversight by the organisers that left Indian fans furious. The awards ceremony, organised by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Every year, the Grammys pay tribute to industry legends who passed away in the year gone by in its 'In Memoriam' montage. Hussain, who became the first musician from India to receive three Grammys at last year's Grammys, died on December 15 from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. A section of social media users were not happy and wrote posts tagging the Recording Academy on microblogging site X about the omission. "How come no mention of Zakir Hussain in Grammy obituary #Grammys2025 he was a winner last year (sic)" wrote one on X. "Big miss. I didn't see @RecordingAcad mention Zakir Hussain in the memoriam section. #GRAMMYs," said
Symphony Orchestra of India to host maestros Zubin Mehta, Mark Elder
The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) opens its spring 2025 season on Saturday with a performance led by legendary conductor Zubin Mehta at Jamshed Bhabha theatre here at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). The nearly-month long celebration of western classical music will also feature British conductor Sir Mark Elder, along with internationally renowned operatic voices, including Roberta Mantegna, Olesya Petrova, Luciano Ganci, and George Petean, and the city's own choirs. The season opens with Mehta leading the orchestra to perform Beethoven's 'Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b' and Dvorak's 'Symphony No. 7, Op.70'. He will also present Chopin's 'Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21', which is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, with renowned classical pianist Alexander Gadjiev. "The SOI Spring 2025 Season promises to be an extraordinary celebration of music, with legendary conductors and exceptional soloists joining forces to deliver a series of unforgettable .
Legendary singer P Jayachandran laid to rest with full state honours
The mortal remains of P Jayachandran, widely acclaimed as a singer of emotions (Bhava Gayakan), were on Saturday consigned to flames with full state honours in the premises of his ancestral home here. His son Dinanathan lit the pyre after the guard of honour. The last rites were performed in the premises of his ancestral home Paliath Nalukettu, at Chendamangalam, in the presence of a large gathering comprising music lovers and eminent personalities from various walks of life. The mortal remains were brought there by 10 am from his residence in Poonkunnam, Thrissur, after being kept at the National Higher Secondary School in Irinjalakuda, where he had studied, for public homage. The timing of the cremation, initially scheduled for 3.30 pm, was advanced by the family members. Renowned lyricist and music director Sreekumaran Thampi, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Local self-government Minister M B Rajesh, and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan paid last respects to the singer ...
Eminent playback singer P Jayachandran passes away at 80 in Kerala
P Jayachandran, the celebrated playback singer who recorded over 16,000 songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, died at the age of 80. The singer died on Thursday evening while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, hospital sources said. Jayachandran was widely recognised for his contribution to Indian music, having won several awards for best playback singer. He was also honoured with the Kerala government's prestigious J C Daniel Award.
Happy Birthday AR Rahman! Interesting facts about the life of music maestro
Today, January 6, is the 58th birthday of Indian music composer AR Rahman. The "Mozart of Madras" is a master at composing timeless music transcends boundaries and language
India can host music fests bigger than Coachella: What Diljit told PM Modi
India has the potential to host music festivals that are bigger in scale than renowned global events like Coachella, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh said during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on New Year's Day. The globally popular singer met the prime minister at his residence on Wednesday where they discussed music, culture, and India's artistic legacy. During the meeting, PM Modi asked Dosanjh about his experience of travelling outside of India and performing at various global festivals like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023. "I feel that they have made festivals like Coachella or any other very big. And I believe we can make it much bigger. People travel from all over the world for such festivals," said the 40-year-old singer. Dosanjh said music is embedded in India's cultural fabric and noted how people who are not trained professionally can often display impeccable talent. "Whether we are eating food in a dhaba or someone is singin
Diljit Dosanjh served legal notice for 'pro-alcohol' songs in Ludhiana show
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh performed his final concert as part of the Dil-Luminati tour in Ludhiana on December 31
Diljit, Bryan Adam concerts: India faces backlash over poor infrastructure
Whether it's an uncontrollable crowd, sanitation, network issue or toiletries; indian music concerts of Bryan Adams, Dua Lipa, or Diljit Dosanjh have invited widespread backlash amid poor management
Zakir Hussain's family shares first Instagram post after his death
Days after Zakir Hussain was laid to rest at a San Francisco cemetery, the family of the tabla maestro shared a moving post on his official Instagram account on Sunday. It marks the first post on the social media page of Hussain since his death at a San Francisco hospital early last week due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. The undated black-and-white picture shows the hands of Hussain, his wife Antonia Minnecola, daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi held tightly together. "Always together in love," read the caption of the post, tagging the four members of Hussain's kin. One of the world's most accomplished percussionists, Hussain was laid to rest at the Fernwood cemetery in San Francisco on Thursday. Hundreds of his admirers gathered at his funeral to pay their last respects. Sivamani and several other musicians played drums a little distance away to pay him a tribute. The celebrated musician, one of India's most ...
Diljit Dosanjh says no more concerts in India until infra improves
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati Tour' will conclude in Guwahati on December 29, after a performance in Mumbai on December 19
Punjab or Panjab? Singer Diljit Dosanjh X-post reignites spelling debate
Punjab vs Panjab: Diljit Dosanjh gets mixed reaction from fans on his Chandigarh concert update post on microblogging platform X
Diljit Dosanjh replaces alcohol word with 'coke' at concert, company reacts
During his performance in Hyderabad on November 15, 2024, Diljit Dosanjh changed "5 tara theke" to "5 tara hotel" and "daaru 'ch lemonade" to "Coke 'ch lemonade" in the viral video
Diljit sets condition on not singing songs on alcohol at Ahmedabad concert
Diljit Dosanjh said at an Ahmedabad concert that he would not perform songs on alcohol in the concert because Gujarat is a dry state
Diljit Dosanjh announces more shows of Dil-Luminati Tour for Delhi, Jaipur
Actor and Singer Diljit Dosanjh is about to bring additional shows of his Dil-luminati tour to Delhi and Jaipur. Tickets are available in 3 categories and all 3 are sold out in just 9 minutes
Legal notice served to Diljit Dosanjh's tour organisers over ticket sales
A law student from Delhi has issued a legal notice to the concert's organisers accusing them of engaging in unfair practices during the ticket sale, after being unable to purchase a ticket
Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran collab in London, singing 'Perfect' song together
Arijit Singh collaborated with Ed Sheeran in London where they sang the 'Perfect' song together. The collaboration delighted his fans and filled the gap between British pop and Indian music
Happy b'day Himesh Reshammiya: Celebrating his top 10 songs of all time
Himesh Reshammiya is an actor, composer, and singer who turns 51 today. He was the very first music director in Bollywood to win the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2006
World Music Day 2024: History, significance, theme, quotes and more
World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to encourage people to listen to a variety of songs and embrace art for future generations
Decided to move on but will continue till new successor, says SPNI CEO
Sony Pictures Networks India Managing Director and CEO NP Singh on Friday said he has decided to move on but will continue to be in his current role till a successor is found. In a statement, Singh who has had a 25-year tenure at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), said after nearly 44 years in his career, he is "ready to focus on social change and shift from operational roles to advisory ones". "I will continue to lead SPNI until we find the right person to take over. We have begun a structured succession planning process for my successor and hope to have exciting news to share in the near future. Finding the right fit is our top priority," Singh added. Reiterating that his commitment to SPNI and its success remains strong, Singh said, "During my time here, we have established industry benchmarks, expanded our reach, and achieved many noteworthy accomplishments." He further said, "I am dedicated to ensuring our legacy of success continues and grows under the new leadership." Son
