MUMBAI: Many would be curious to know what Azaan Sami's music is like. On 8 September at Mumbai's Hard Rock Cafe, the media got a peek into the 15 year old's music which will be a part of his forthcoming album. The track, a dedication to his grandfather, is a sad number composed, written and sung by Azaan. According to Sony Music India managing director Shridhar Subramaniam, it's Very rare in the business to find talent that sings, composes, writes, performs their own music.
read moreMUMBAI: As the queens of Navratri- Falguni Pathak and Preity-Pinky perform in Mumbai, radio stations in the city are leaving no stone unturned to exploit this opportunity of exclusively tying up with the venues where the dandiya divas will be present. HT Media's Fever has exclusively tied up with the biggest dandiya event in Mumbai- Sankalp, the suburban venue where Falguni performs every year. On the other hand, sibling duo Preity-Pinky who tied up with Big FM last year have moved on to join hands with Radio Mirchi.
read moreMUMBAI: Many would argue that giving out music for free is not really advisable. But the trend comes from international artistes like Bob Dylan, U2, Dave Mathhews band and now its guitar virtuoso Steve Vai who has put out his single "All About Eve" for a limited period of download.
read moreMUMBAI: Popular aarti ´Om jai jagdish hare' is one aarti that is sung after almost all the religious ceremonies. Musician Raghav Sachar has recorded the same in nine different instruments for full song but for the downloads he has used five instruments and then closed it in his own vocals.
read moreMUMBAI: Music for Equality is Fight-Back's new initiative to raise awareness on gender equality a concert to raise awareness on gender equality will take place today at Blue Frog on September 10, 2009 (9 PM onwards). Arijit Datta (vocals), Nikhil D'souza (vocals), Vinay Lobo (guitar), Kenneth Rebello (bass) and Adrian D'souza (drums) would be performing tonight.
read moreMUMBAI: On occasion of Michael Jackson's birthday, Planet M, India's leading Music & Mobile Retail chain in partnership with Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd., has launched an exclusive collection of �MICHAEL JACKSON'S MERCHANDISE'. The late singer was intimately involved in brainstorming, developing and approving designs for this inspirational collection of merchandise which will now be available to the Indian fan base at Planet M stores across the country.
read moreMUMBAI:India's premiere rock band, Agnee, gave their Mumbai fans an exclusive sneak peek into their forthcoming album. As a part of their first of its kind initiative, Create with Agnee..., they actually allowed their loyal fans to decide their next release. Singer Anushka Manchanda jammed live with Mohan on the song Jee Le Abhi. Well known personalities Shekhar Kapoor, Narayani Shastri, model Shonal Rawat, self-styled Sapna Bhavnani, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashwin Mushran and other well known personalities were present at the occasion.
read moreMUMBAI: Known as the industry's very own resident Punjabi music director, Pritam Chakraborty and renowned lyricist and writer Jaideep Sahni visited India's Hottest Radio station Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM and mesmerised the listeners of the evening drive time show � Sunset Samosa' with RJ Suren, with a live performance.
read moreMUMBAI: Apple(R) today introduced iTunes(R) 9, the latest version of the world's most popular software application to purchase, manage and play media, packed with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing. iTunes 9 makes it easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, and apps for iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(R) from Apple's revolutionary App Store. Plus, Home Sharing now lets you easily transfer songs, movies and TV shows to other computers in your home.
read moreMUMBAI: Percept Talent Management, a division of Percept has signed on Adnan Sami's 15 year old son Azaan along with Sony Music India for an 10 year deal. PTM announced this at a press conference on September 8, 2009 at Hard Rock Caf?© in Mumbai. In first of its kind initiative, PTM along with Sony Music will look after Azaans professional needs and build the brand â€?Superstar Azaan' over a period.
read moreMUMBAI: Not many know the last time when Trilok Gurtu performed in India. But after yesterday's concert at Blue Frog, I don't think it will be hard to recall. On Tuesday night, the world percussionist performed for the second time at Mumbai's popular live music joint before bidding good-bye
read moreMUMBAI: 94.3 Radio One, Maximum Music Fataafat, is sending one lucky winner on an all expenses paid package to Sri Lanka, to watch the Compaq Cup, 4 Match ODI tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka & New Zealand, while ten others have won goodie bags with exciting treats.
read moreMUMBAI: Radio station promotions on television saw a decline of 58 per cent during January and July '09 compared to January and July '08, according to an AdEx India analysis. Sun Network Ltd which runs the SFM network of radio stations, led the sector followed by Adlabs Radio, HT Music and Entertainment, Mid-day Multimedia and Music Broadcast 87 per cent share contributed by the top five advertisers of radio stations on TV during Jan-Jul '09.
read moreMUMBAI: Kenwood Corporation, the developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car and professional use announced 10 new car entertainment systems in the Indian markets. Every model features open connectivity to external devices and advanced music file search; boasts a sleek, user-friendly interface; and delivers the high-quality sound.
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