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Legendary singer P Jayachandran laid to rest with full state honours

The mortal remains of P Jayachandran, widely acclaimed as a singer of emotions (Bhava Gayakan), were on Saturday consigned to flames with full state honours in the premises of his ancestral home here. His son Dinanathan lit the pyre after the guard of honour. The last rites were performed in the premises of his ancestral home Paliath Nalukettu, at Chendamangalam, in the presence of a large gathering comprising music lovers and eminent personalities from various walks of life. The mortal remains were brought there by 10 am from his residence in Poonkunnam, Thrissur, after being kept at the National Higher Secondary School in Irinjalakuda, where he had studied, for public homage. The timing of the cremation, initially scheduled for 3.30 pm, was advanced by the family members. Renowned lyricist and music director Sreekumaran Thampi, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Local self-government Minister M B Rajesh, and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan paid last respects to the singer ...

India can host music fests bigger than Coachella: What Diljit told PM Modi

India has the potential to host music festivals that are bigger in scale than renowned global events like Coachella, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh said during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on New Year's Day. The globally popular singer met the prime minister at his residence on Wednesday where they discussed music, culture, and India's artistic legacy. During the meeting, PM Modi asked Dosanjh about his experience of travelling outside of India and performing at various global festivals like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023. "I feel that they have made festivals like Coachella or any other very big. And I believe we can make it much bigger. People travel from all over the world for such festivals," said the 40-year-old singer. Dosanjh said music is embedded in India's cultural fabric and noted how people who are not trained professionally can often display impeccable talent. "Whether we are eating food in a dhaba or someone is singin

PM Modi meets Diljit Dosanjh, calls him combination of talent, tradition

After the meeting, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his gratitude, calling it a fantastic way to start the year

Diljit Dosanjh served legal notice for 'pro-alcohol' songs in Ludhiana show

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh performed his final concert as part of the Dil-Luminati tour in Ludhiana on December 31

Diljit Dosanjh dedicates Guwahati concert to late former PM Manmohan Singh

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh honored the late Dr. Manmohan Singh during his Dil-luminati tour in Guwahati on Dec 29, dedicating the concert to the former PM, who passed away on Dec 26

True genius: President Murmu, PM Modi, others condole Zakir Hussain's death

Cutting across the party lines, leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain and said he will be remembered as a "true genius" who mesmerised generations of music lovers across the world. Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, USA, due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to his family. He was 73. President Murmu said the passing away of Hussain was a "great loss" to the world of music. She conveyed her deepest condolences to his family members and countless admirers. "He was known for his extraordinary creativity and inventiveness. He mesmerised generations of music lovers across the world. "He was a bridge between the musical traditions of India and the West. I had the privilege of conferring the Padma Vibhushan upon him," she wrote in a post on X. Condoling the tabla maestro's demise, Vice President Dhankhar

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: His life and legacy

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, his family said on Monday. He was 73. Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said

Diljit Dosanjh says no more concerts in India until infra improves

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati Tour' will conclude in Guwahati on December 29, after a performance in Mumbai on December 19

Punjab or Panjab? Singer Diljit Dosanjh X-post reignites spelling debate

Punjab vs Panjab: Diljit Dosanjh gets mixed reaction from fans on his Chandigarh concert update post on microblogging platform X

7 lesser known facts about the Padma Shri Tabla master, Zakir Hussain

On Dec 15, the popular tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital at the age of 73. As per the his family, his cause of death is Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung illness

A life dedicated to music: Who was tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain?

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso passed away on Dec 15 in the US at the age of 73. Here is a look at his illustrious six-decade-long career

Zakir Hussain remembered: Tributes pour in from leaders, tycoons & artists

At age 73, Zakir Hussain leaves behind a six-decade-long career that took Indian classical music to new heights

Zakir Hussain passes away in US, tributes pour in for tabla maestro

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, his family said on Monday. He was 73. Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement. He had been in hospital for the past two weeks and was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his condition deteriorated. Hussain's sister Khurshid Aulia said he passed away "very peacefully". "He passed away very peacefully after the ventilation machine was switched off. This was 4 pm San Francisco time," she told PTI. Regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, Hussain is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola and their daughters -- Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. The family said in its statement, "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come." In a

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, fused music to make magic

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73. The artiste, a marquee name in India and abroad, leaves behind more than 60 years of music. He played on the stage alongside some of the greatest Indian and international musicians in a fusion of Indian classical and world music, giving the tabla a whole new identity. The great percussionist created music across genres and styles, including in his repertoire jazz and concertos, naturally developing an all-inclusive musical creativity after learning and playing under the tutelage of his father and renowned tabla player, Alla Rakha. The mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it's

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in San Francisco ICU with heart problems

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart related problem for the last two weeks," Bachani said. "He is unwell and admitted in the ICU right now. We all are worried about the situation," Chaurasia told PTI. The eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, Hussain has followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a marquee name in India and across the world. Hussain has received five Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. In his career spanning six decades, the musician has worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project wit

How to buy tickets for Diljit Dosanjh Mumbai concert; know complete details

On December 19, Diljit Dosanjh finally revealed the date of his performance in Mumbai. The Mumbai performance was a late addition to the singer's current Dil-Luminati India Tour

After AR Rehman, his bassist Mohini Dey announces separation with husband

Hours after the news of AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce, the former's bassist Mohini Dey and composer Mark Hartsuch have also announced their separation

Records for the ages: How vinyl became a hit among music lovers again

Collectors treasure them for rarity, nostalgia and sound quality

Renowned music producer with several accolades, Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing," the family said in a statement. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him. Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and son

Diljit Dosanjh’s concert leaves Delhi’s JLN Stadium in chaos

After the conclusion of Diljit Dosanjh's 2-day 'Dil-luminati' concert, athletes have complained of manhandling of the stadium facilities where the concert was held.