music
You Give Us Satisfaction
Nandini Nair
Thank you Rolling Stones, for revealing that music isn’t time and space specific
Tarun Bhartiya: The Last Songs of Life
Tarun Bhartiya’s documentary is a celebration of the essential Northeast whose music carries the sighs and sorrows of the soil
Inside the Soul of Dmitri Shostakovich
How much does it take to be an artist under Soviet communism? Julian Barnes' exquisite portrait of a tormented musical genius
The State of Music
Few states support alternative music in the country but things may finally be looking up for indie musicians, what with Kerala announcing state awards for independent music
Baba Sehgal Reborn
The long forgotten Baba Sehgal, written off as too silly to be modern, reinvents himself as an internet star
Musical Instruments: The Sound of Creation
A host of new musical instruments are born in India. A lowdown
Music: Essential listening
Here’s my take on bands that have a body of work worth investing time and money in, and if they’re playing in your city, ensure that you catch the show. I’d trade my Buddy Guy pick to be a first-time listener of their music
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