In an exclusive interview with Firstpost’s Zinia Bandyopadhyay, Bickram Ghosh talks about Drums of the East, celebrating the ...

The tabla is one of the most recognized and influential percussion instruments in Indian classical music. Known for its complex rhythms and intricate techniques, the tabla plays a central role in both ...

The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...

India, a land rich in culture and history, has gifted the world a vast array of unique musical instruments. These instruments aren't just tools for creating sounds; they are a deep part of the country ...

Independent India’s first musical instrument, the Mohanveena, has been granted a historic patent after 78 years. The recognition marks a major milestone in preserving India’s musical heritage ...

NORWALK — Milan Ganatra is at once a traditionalist and a progressive. For much of his life, the 21-year-old Norwalk man has striven for mastery of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument comprised ...

Bamboo flutes, clay pot drums and wooden string instruments highlight how Indian musical traditions embraced sustainability through natural materials and repairable design.

In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from annual editions of the Mahindra Percussion Festival, along with performer insights.

The Music of Northern India is a motley collection of musical instruments and concepts as a mixture of cultural and religious sentiments as sampled from traditional Hindu themes and Persian ...