‘99 Songs’ movie review: Composer AR Rahman, and not the writer, is who we need more of
The Academy Award-winning musician’s debut effort as a writer falls way short of being an engaging film Music is powerful. It is soothing, can heal […]
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From ‘Love Story’s ‘Saranga Dariya’ to ‘Karnan’s ‘Kandaa Vara Sollunga’, songs that have roots in folk tradition are becoming superhits in Telugu and Tamil cinema
Does the latest film song you’re humming have roots in ancient folk tradition? Explore how rustic melodies are becoming superhits in Telugu and Tamil cinema […]
Rahman dons a new hat for 99 Songs
After two decades as composer, the movie is the Academy Award winner’s debut as writer-producer “I usually get great tasks from amazing filmmakers I’ve worked […]
Celebrating AR Rahman: Chennai’s film fraternity roots for ‘99 Songs’
From director Shankar to actor Sivakarthikeyan, Kollywood’s who’s who came together for AR Rahman’s 99 Songs, releasing on April 16 “It looks like an English […]
The songs of Mylapore – The Hindu
As the Panguni festival returns after the lockdown, a look at Papanasam Sivan’s compositions around the event Smitten by the majestic sway of Kapaleeswarar’s temple […]
Singer Dilnoor: ‘I look forward to seeing if my songs will attract Bollywood audiences’
Punjabi musician Dilnoor explains why his latest track ‘Koi Hor’ is his big break in the industry Punjabi indie artiste Dilnoor’s latest track ‘Koi Hor’ […]
Songs sung by women – The Hindu
Women in matrilineal Kerala have always enjoyed a certain high social status. And the arts reflect this in some ways. While the dance-theatre of Nangiarkoothu […]
Women’s Day: Songs released on Acid Attack Survivors from the Etijivan Foundation and Mug to Mike
The mug singing group from Mug to Mike and the NGO Etijivan Foundation have created a music video on women who have survived an acid […]