Music

Fake plays, music and video: Copyright fraud was there, AI amplified it

Across the world, streaming brings in 70 per cent of revenues, with the next-largest chunk, 16.6 per cent, coming from physical sales, which saw a growth rate of 8 per cent last year, thanks to boomin

Beyond The Ticket: India's concert economy shifts to premium experiences

India's concert economy is no longer about music alone. These are fast becoming lifestyle events bundled with signed gift hampers, meet-and-greet the artist and other memorable experiences

Sonny Rollins, giant of the jazz saxophone, signs out at 95

Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, Rollins stood out, as both a musician and a personality

Asha Bhosle's last rites begin; Asha Parekh, Sachin Tendulkar pay tribute

Veteran actors Asha Parekh, Helen, composer AR Rahman and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar were among the friends and colleagues who paid their last respects to legendary singer Asha Bhosle at her residence here on Monday. Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning due to multi-organ failure at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital. The final darshan is underway at her residence, Casa Grande in Lower Parel, and will continue until 3 pm. Her body has been placed in a glass casket, draped in the tricolour and adorned with white lilies, with a ceremonial police salute accorded as part of state honours. A large smiling portrait of Bhosle stood near the casket, surrounded by elaborate white floral arrangements. Songs from across her decades-long career such as "Aao Huzoor Tumko", "Aaiye Meherban", "Jhumka Gira Re", "Dil Cheez Kya Hai", "O Saathi Re" and "Yai Re Yai Re" played in the background. Fans have gathered outside the residence, with police deploying barricades and tightening security

Asha Bhosle, timeless voice of Indian cinema, dies in Mumbai at 92

From cabaret hits and ghazals to global acclaim, Asha Bhosle shaped the sound of Indian cinema across generations and remained one of its most versatile voices

The sound of (AI) music: Innovation or a path to artist poverty?

The fear is that AI will eventually consume all art forms created throughout history and churn out an infinite number of garbage products, replacing human-created arts and pushing artists into poverty

Live music is finding a new audience in smaller, candlelit settings

With Candlelight Concerts, the idea of music is expanding to forts, tombs and churches

Hard Rock Cafe to remain open; JSM rejects closure, plans legal action

The company added that it remained committed to protecting the interests of all stakeholders, including circulating credible and accurate information to the public

Hard Rock Cafe ends franchise agreement with JSM, shuts 10 outlets

Hard Rock International terminates its franchise agreement with JSM Corporation, leading to closure of 10 cafe outlets across major Indian cities

The monk who won Grammy: Dalai Lama's album 'Meditations' awarded

The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader won his first Grammy for a spoken word album, drawing celebration from followers and sharp criticism from China

Is Gen Z the root of our cultural exhaustion or its most visible effect?

Blaming Gen Z for shallow culture misses the point: algorithms, nostalgia and risk-averse institutions have drained depth long before the youngest generation logged in

As vinyl makes a comeback, India's nightlife tunes into analogue bars

From Mumbai to Bengaluru, a niche set of vinyl-led bars and microbreweries is emerging as urban consumers seek slower, curated analogue music experiences over digital playlists

Can listening to music help your brain work better? Psychiatrist explains

Many of us work and study with music playing in the background. A doctor explains whether it truly sharpens the brain or mainly lifts mood, motivation and emotional state

Music on the road: How it helps or hinders drivers, especially the young

Drivers listening to music tended to have more simulated collisions, poorer speed control and less stable following distances than those driving in silence

Pop singer James' concert cancelled in Bangladesh after attack; 25 injured

At 10 pm, convener of the organising committee announced James's performance cancelled due to the volatile situation, following Faridpur district administration instructions

Zubeen Garg's wife welcomes SIT chargesheet, hopes for swift justice

Zubeen Garg's wife Garima on Friday welcomed the chargesheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which named four people in connection with the singer's murder. "The investigation began on the basis of the FIR filed by us against the accused on behalf of our family. The probe proceeded on expected lines for which we are very grateful to the investigating agency," Garima told reporters. She added that the probe's results were in accordance with public expectations and said, "Now everything depends on the judicial process, which we hope will move smoothly. We have faith in our nation's judiciary and want the guilty to be punished accordingly." Garima said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that the Chief Justice will be requested for a fast-track court, adding, "We also want the matter to be resolved at the earliest. Our house has been shattered and people are very disturbed that a person like Zubeen Garg could be killed. The people of entire Assam want the ..

2-day event to celebrate Zakir Hussain's legacy on death anniversary: NCPA

National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) will mark the first death anniversary of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain with a two days commemorative event where 50 international and national artists will come together to celebrate his musical legacy. NCPA and John Mclaughin, Shankar Mahadevan, V. Selvaganesh and Ganesh Rajagopalan along with Hussain's wife Antonia Minnecola and brother Taufiq Qureshi made the announcement on Thursday night. Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital last year on December 15. He was 73. British guitarist and founding member of the fusion music group Shakti, Mclaughin said he wouldn't be where he is without his friendship with the late musician. Very happy to be here. I want to thank Toni (Zakir Hussain's wife) and the NCPA for inviting us to celebrate the life and works of our dearest Zakir Hussain. Zakir and I became friends in 1969. This big part of my life has been shared with Zakir. In fact, I wouldn't be who I am today without the friendship of Zaki

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Concert economy giving wings to micro-holidays, hotels stays

Judicial custody of 5 accused in Zubeen's death case extended by 14-days

A local court here on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of the five accused in Zubeen Garg's death case by 14 days. The five accused are North East India Festival (NEIF) chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, the singer's manager Siddhartha Sharma, his cousin and police officer Sandipan Garg, and his personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya. Lodged in Baksa jail, they were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup Metropolitan, virtually, an official said. "The current judicial custody of the five accused will end tomorrow. They were produced before the CJM through virtual mode, and the custody was extended by 14 days," he said. Garg had died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19, while visiting the Southeast Asian country to attend the 4th NEIF. The five accused were taken to the Baksa jail on October 16 at the end of police remand. Violence had erupted in front of the prison when they were brought with locals protesting the move.

Zubeen Garg death case: 5 accused to appear before Guwahati court today

Those being produced before the court include Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma and others who were arrested by SIT/CID in connection with the case