THE harmonium has long been a favourite with musicians, including the wandering minstrels who sling it on their backs. For learning the fundamentals of music, the harmonium is absolutely essential and ...

According to an order issued by the Cultural Affairs Department, the funds may be utilised for purchasing musical instruments such as harmonium, mridang, pakhawaj, veena and others. The Director of ...

The harmonium’s story is a fascinating blend of ancient innovations, colonial influence, and cultural adaptation. While it’s now deeply woven into the fabric of Indian classical and devotional music, ...

Chennai: A concept which used to be commonly practised a century ago — Veedhi Bhajans — is being revived, or rather experimented with, by Sastra Satsangh. Groups of musicians — bhagavathars — would ...