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“I'm sorry sweetheart...this is the world I'm giving you today It's the same thing no matter what you read...from Delhi to Bombay I wish it was different darling...wish you could feel nice and safe But the world's gone crazy, I don't know what to say” Poignant lines for troubled times taken from Mumbai based Mihir Joshi Band’s new single ‘Sorry’, clearly highlights helpless concern a father has for his daughter in today’s tumultuous world where women are objectified and abused.
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Reliving the magical era of the 90s with a lot of peppy talk every morning, is the vivacious RJ Sangeeta of Dheemi Local at Radio Mirchi. Being her first job as a jock, she has enjoyed an enriching journey with the network and continues to romance the medium. Taking over this week’s Musical Rendezvous, the RJ tells her readers about her journey and love in the 90s:-
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With India slowly opening up to consume newer forms of music and acknowledge the independent music scene, emerging talents in the space are getting a chance to experiment with different styles. Fresh on the Indian music scene is an experiential band named 'Grasshopper' that was started by musicians sharing a strong vision to create music which strikes a chord with the listeners contemplative side.
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Ankita Joshi, a talented classical singer and a student of Pandit Jasraj who had performed live during the closing show of Idea Jalsa in Mumbai feels that the stage has opened up lot of opportunities for her. Joshi considers herself blessed to be trained under Panditji and does not leave a chance to praise him.
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Musical blend of East and West is what Bartender aka Mikey Mccleary well known for in the Indian music industry. He holds a strong taste in delivering music that does well in adverts. Mccleary has composed music for Vodafone, Cinthol, Titan, Reliance and many more.
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If you just strike a conversation with playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, you will understand her simplicity and her voice that has put this beautiful vocalist in the spotlight of Bollywood music industry.
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Pakistani singer Ali Haider who ruled the 90’s era with hits like Purani Jeans- a track which was launched in 1980’s but till date remains popular among college students, had won several hearts and had huge fan following then. After a hiatus from main-stream music industry, he is back with ‘Bachpan Ki Badami Yadein’ on Artist Aloud. The album is a compilation of songs with different moods.
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Widely known for their peppy breakfast show ‘Kasa Kai Mumbai’, RJ Salil Acharya and RJ Archana Pania have today become synonymous with Radio City. Their constant chatter mixed with a hearty doze of fun, music and infotainment is the accompaniment of most Mumbaikars during morning breakfast or as they travel to work. Salil and Archana take over the ‘Musical Rendezvous’ segment to share their musical diaries… Inside stories of Musical-e-Azam (Mon-Sat, 7-11am)
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For more than 22 years, British vocalist Apache Indian has performed a highly eclectic form of reggae informed by the Bhangra style of his East Indian heritage. He has been a musical voice for the Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities. In 2011, he received Lifetime Achievement Award from UK Asian Music Awards for his genuine contribution.
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Nikhil Chinapa, a well-known name in the music industry today, has donned several hats as he constantly changes roles. Commencing his journey as a VJ for more than a decade, the dance music aficionado has taken his passion on a different level altogether. Apart from being the co-founder and festival director of the premier music festival Sunburn and hosting a radio show, he also founded his company Submerge Music, instrumental in bringing prominent DJs to India like Fatboy Slim, Paul Van Dyk, Swedish House Mafia, Alesso and Above and Beyond.
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Chaitanya Bhosle, popularly known as ‘Chintu’ has come up with music album 'Coming Home’ where he is sharing space with his –(legendary grandmother) Asha Bhosle. .
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