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Besides Dhee, who sang the original, Chinmayi presents a parallel take on ‘Thug Life’ song, showcasing just how differently it can be heard
She was simply magical behind the mike, and she wasn’t afraid to make mistakes or try something new. Her understanding of music was beyond ragas and talas, it was deeper than that
Music becomes a communitarian experience in Rajiv Menon’s new film. He talks about the art of breaking barriers in a conversation with Nandhu Sundaram
AR Rahman in conversation with Divya Unny
Why does AR Rahman’s music spawn so many cover versions by other artists?
Nasreen Munni Kabir manages to draw out the shy AR Rahman, though this biography lacks warmth