কলকাতা, ১৪ মে, ২০২৬ – ভারতীয় সঙ্গীতজগৎ আজ এক গুরুতর শোকের ছায়ায় নিমজ্জিত। প্রখ্যাত তবলা শিল্পী ও ফরুখাবাদ ঘরানার কিংবদন্তি উস্তাদ সাবির খান প্রয়াত হয়েছেন। মৃত্যুকালে তাঁর বয়স হয়েছিল ৬৭ বছর। কীভাবে ঘটে মৃত্যু? বৃহস্পতিবার (১৪ মে) সকালে কলকাতার রাজারহাটের বাড়িতে হঠাৎ হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত হন তিনি। পরিবারের সদস্যরা দ্রুত তাঁকে সল্টলেকের একটি বেসরকারি হাসপাতালে ভর্তি করান। সেখানেই চিকিৎসাধীন অবস্থায়…
May 14, 2026 – Hindustani Classical Music And Everything (HCMAE) continues its daily instrumental series by turning the spotlight on the Surbahar (सुरबहार), a rare and resonant plucked string instrument often called the “bass sitar.” Known for its profound, meditative tone, the Surbahar occupies a special place in North Indian classical music. What Makes the Surbahar Unique? The…
Kolkata, May 13, 2026 – The world of Hindustani classical music today extends warm greetings to Pandit Jyoti Goho, one of India’s most sought-after harmonium accompanists, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. Born on May 13, 1953, Pandit Goho continues to inspire musicians and audiences alike with his astute sense of subtlety and impeccable artistry. A Journey Rooted…
New Delhi, May 13, 2026 – The stage is set for an enchanting evening of Hindustani classical music as the Swarlayachhand Musical Festival prepares to showcase the exceptional talent of young Indian classical vocalist Shri Ajay Mishra. The festival is dedicated to the memory of the late Sangeetacharya Pandit Rakhal Mishra ji, a revered figure in Indian classical music. The event is…
Kolkata, May 8, 2026 – The world of Hindustani classical music today pays glowing tributes to Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh – the legendary harmonium and tabla maestro, composer, musicologist, and teacher – on his 117th birth anniversary. Born on May 8, 1909, in Kolkata, he passed away on February 18, 1997, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy. A Prodigy with Many Passions…
Kolkata, May 7, 2026 – On his birth anniversary, the world fondly remembers Rabindranath Tagore, the towering polymath whose genius transcended poetry, music, painting, and education. Even decades after his passing, the ‘Bard of Bengal’ remains an unmatched creative force, having reshaped the cultural identity of India and the world. A Prodigy from Jorasanko Born on May 7,…
Kolkata, May 7, 2026 – The world of Hindustani classical music today paid rich tributes to the legendary tabla accompanist and soloist Pandit Ananda Gopal Bandopadhyay on his 5th death anniversary. The maestro passed away on May 7, 2021, due to COVID-19 complications. He was born on April 28, 1942. A Stalwart of the Benaras Gharana Pandit Bandopadhyay was trained in…
Chennai / Online, Apr 21, 2026 – Seethalaya Foundation for Music and Arts, founded by Smt. Sankari Sathish Bharadwaj, has announced a new online learning initiative: the Thyagarajar Krithis Learning Circle, centred on the divine Pancharatnam compositions of Saint Shri Thyagarajar Swamy. The paid workshop is designed to offer more than just notation – participants will explore the bhava (emotion),…
