In an era dominated by contemporary sounds, Raaga Experience is on a mission to bring the profound beauty of Hindustani classical music back into the spotlight. With a focus on lost forms and ...

Over the last 20 years, many new operas have reflected on contemporary events with engaging music, drama, and observations that have resonated strongly with audiences. One such opera is “Thumbprint,” ...

For the past year, percussionist Sameer Gupta’s nonprofit, RootStock Arts, has presented bite-sized programs of classical Indian music at Medicine For Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery. By turning the ...

The concept of time in Indian classical music indicates that ragas are linked to specific times of the day. They are meant to be performed at particular times to evoke a particular mood or feeling.

Composer Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian classical music, and how their function compares to scales and rhythms in Western classical music. Host Scott Yoo then ...

Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee and progressive rock icon Steven Wilson united Hindustani classical and progressive rock in Mumbai for Voyage 34. The "Prog Meets Raga" performance showcased a ...

In a rare confluence of classical artistry and modern neuroscience, researchers at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, have offered scientific validation to something Indian musicians have long ...