Photography legend, Farrokh Chothia talks to Anurag Banerjee about all things Jazz. Article on Sensorium What is your first memory of jazz music? FC: My first introduction to Jazz music was through Indian classical music. All these terms really have very broad definitions. I guess what I was responding to was the spontaneous aspect of… Continue reading Farrokh Chothia: In conversation with Anurag Banerjee
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Soprano Meher Pavri: In Conversation
Ashima Suri speaks to Indo-Canadian soprano, Meher Pavri. Born and raised in Canada, Meher Pavri is proud of her Indian heritage. In 2007, she was crowned Miss India-Canada and wowed the crowd with her classically trained voice during the talent portion. She is the only contestant to receive a standing ovation in the pageant’s history!… Continue reading Soprano Meher Pavri: In Conversation
Bombay Meri Hai : Hot Beat for Bombay
Bom bom bom bom“ the staccato rang out. How my brother and I chuckled as children to first hear that syllabic quartet. Our giggles muffled by mouths stuffed with an edge of the living room curtain we hid behind. Little dreaming that quirky snatch of chorus was to end up beyond being funny repetition. Or… Continue reading Bombay Meri Hai : Hot Beat for Bombay
Zubin Mehta: In Conversation with the New York Times.
Zubin Mehta is an Indian-born conductor who has directed many of the world’s finest orchestras. He is the music director for life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the chief conductor of the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Interviewed by Kate Murphy | NYTimes READING “The White Tiger,” by Aravind Adiga, an Indian author. This… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: In Conversation with the New York Times.
Ame Chhaiye Parsi: Traditional Music Comes Alive
Below is a write up sent by Parsi Khabar reader and well known community figure Marzban Giara. Let us welcome Yezdezerdi 1384 with a round of lilting music in our homes, colonies and baugs. AME CHHAIYE PARSI a new music album of monajats- songs of joy and peace produced by Bapsy and Marzban Giara was… Continue reading Ame Chhaiye Parsi: Traditional Music Comes Alive
Homi Dastoor: Musical Journeys
“Beethoven’s was a tempestuous, interesting life” By Fiona Fernandez |Mid Day Age is just a number for Bandra resident, nonagenarian Homi Dastoor who has just released his labour of love — Musical Journeys, which is a tribute to the all-time greats of Western Classical music For 90-year-old Homi Dastoor, learning a new skill is never… Continue reading Homi Dastoor: Musical Journeys
When the heart skipped a beat
Musician Homi Mullan maps the journey of percussion in Hindi film music Most music lovers can be pardoned when captivated by the sensuous charm of Roop tera mastana from Aradhana (1969) if they don’t think beyond the huskiness of Kishore Kumar’s voice or director Shakti Samanta’s single-shot song sequence featuring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore… Continue reading When the heart skipped a beat
Vintage Tune: Homi Dastoor
Author at 91, Homi Dastoor wants you to get to know Chopin’s mistress to truly appreciate his nocturnes On the Friday evening we meet him at his Pali Naka apartment, Homi Dastoor, 91, has a request. “Speak up. My hearing is suffering.“ Article By Yolande D’Mello | Mumbai Mirror It’s only half the truth. His… Continue reading Vintage Tune: Homi Dastoor
Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
At the forefront of music education in the city, the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation (MMMF) invites you to join its Adult Choristers group for an exciting new year of music, commencing June 19, 2014 with a one-year, 40-week structure. The fresh term will start on Thursday June 19, 2014 and end on April 27, 2015.… Continue reading Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
