Net gains from music
If you thought listening to music online was only about raaga.com and musicindiaonline.com, think again. A clutch of new players have upped their...
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Palash Sen - Let a hundred talents bloom
As I begin to write this piece, I am amazed at the timing of getting this opportunity, for there is so much to say. I shall repay this favour by...
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DNA Networks MD T Venkat Vardhan - Live entertainment is still not a priority industry in our economy
T Venkat Vardhan started DNA Networks in India over 20 years ago, when ground events in the country – fashion shows and sports events mainly,...
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Vinod Bhanushali - Retail therapy
It may come as a surprise, but the physical sales of cassettes and CDs has seen a slight upward swing in the recent past. A few of the major reasons...
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Multi-composer films - Making light work, or spoiling the broth?
In November 2007, Anees Bazmee's Welcome kicked in a new trend in Hindi film music. No longer do multi star cast films mean an impressive line-up of...
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Ghulam Ali - "A singer should keep dance aside while singing"
It's a humbling experience to meet an icon like Ghulam Ali at a public do. The man has toyed with music in its 'pure' form with such ease -...
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INX Media head of music and ent. channels Vikas Varma - We have invaded the GEC space
Having completed one musical year, 9XM has occupied the number one position in the music channel category in the country. If we go by the TAM data...
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Amit Trivedi - 'I don't believe stars are needed to make the music a hit'
After basking in the glory of his first Hindi film, �Aamir', composer Amit Trivedi is rightfully excited about his two forthcoming scores. Having...
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Bands turn to Bollywood
Rock and pop bands and solo artistes in the country, thus far content with albums and live performances, are increasingly taking up film music...
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Jay Thakkar - "Having a theme helps the layman understand the music that is played"
Jay Thakkar, an upcoming flautist and a student of one of the most revered flute maestros Pt Hariprasad Charasia, has been conducting a series of 25...
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