Music

MUMBAI-Singer and composer Thomson Andrews has reunited with music composer Pritam for ‘Rangiyara’, a track from Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer ‘Haiwaan’, directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan. Andrews said he particularly values the trust Pritam places in the artists he works

MUMBAI- Music composer Shankar Mahadevan has shared an interesting anecdote about the title track of the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai', revealing that despite 21 mixes of the song, its original rough mix made it to the final cut. Mahadevan, along

MUMBAI-Garba singer Falguni Pathak has released a new one-hour, non-stop Garba musical titled 'Garba Nights with Falguni Pathak' ahead of Navratri. "Garba has always been about coming together, celebrating and losing yourself in music and devotion," Pathak said. "With 'Garba Nights with

MUMBAI- Singer Tulsi Kumar has released her latest track 'Raanjha Ve', a chill Afro-pop song that blends contemporary Afro-inspired grooves with an Indian melodic touch while exploring separation, longing and the complicated process of letting go. Composed by Abhijeet Srivastava, the

By Arun Perunkolam I never set out to become a Carnatic whistling artist. My earliest memory of whistling Carnatic music goes back to seventh standard, when I was learning vocal music from my first guru, Smt. Suguna. I vaguely remember working on

MUMBAI-Singer Shaan has paid a musical tribute to his late friend and Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, dedicating a new song to him on the first anniversary of his death. Shaan shared a video on social media featuring visuals of Zubeen

MUMBAI-Independent artist Sargam Vaish has accused the makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer 'Vvan' of using a section of his song ‘Aigiri Nandini’ without his permission in the film’s recently released trailer. In a video posted on his official Instagram

By Fatema Baldiwala There is something beautiful about watching tradition reinvent itself. For Aashray Harishankar, music is not simply something he inherited from his family. He has taken it apart, experimented with it, and rebuilt it in his own language. His musical

MUMBAI- Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s wife, Subhalakshmi Borooah Khan, is making her vocal debut with the album ‘Chants for Unity’. “I am especially delighted that my wife, Subhalakshmi Borooah Khan, makes her vocal debut with this album,” Amjad Ali Khan

CHENNAI-Actress Rashmika Mandanna will play legendary Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna awardee M S Subbulakshmi in her upcoming biopic, which was launched at the Music Academy in Chennai on September 16 as part of celebrations marking her 110th birth anniversary. The

TORONTO- Shreya Ghoshal, speaking about her recent Toronto concert, said the overwhelming response from the audience left her emotional and grateful. She posted that it was a night she would cherish for a long time and thanked the audience for turning

NEW DELHI-Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brought an unexpected musical moment to the BRICS dinner, singing a Kishore Kumar classic as leaders and dignitaries gathered for the summit. Seated at the dinner with a pianist providing the melody, Anwar sang “Khwab

MUMBAI- Singer Kailash Kher has opened up about his approach to music and why he has never felt the need to chase changing market trends. Talking about his latest track, ‘Tham Jaa’, the singer emphasized the importance of staying authentic to

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Chicago-based artist Sufiro has released her debut single, “Alchemy,” blending Sufi musical heritage with contemporary alt-pop and rock. Released August 21, the song is built around the rabab, an instrument with more than 2,000 years of

MUMBAI-Director and choreographer Farah Khan has revealed that Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman originally composed the 'Masakali' track for her film 'Om Shanti Om'. Farah recently visited the farmhouse of music director Vishal Dadlani for her YouTube vlog, where the two spoke

MUMBAI — Actors Shaheer Sheikh and Natasha Bharadwaj have come together for the new romantic single ‘Koi Aisi Chahiye’, crooned by playback singers Palak Muchhal and Arghyadeep Ghosh. Composed by Meet Bros, the soulful track features lyrics by Meet Bros in

MUMBAI — Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal has described ‘Samjho Na’, his song from the upcoming Sidharth Malhotra-starrer 'The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest', as a track that captures the “beautiful innocence” and emotion of love. The music video features Sidharth

MUMBAI – Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s son Hrehaan Roshan has opened up about the inspiration behind his debut single, ‘This Heavenly Place’, revealing that he wrote the song in 2024. Hrehaan, who has stepped into the music world as an independent singer-songwriter and

MUMBAI - Mumbai-based indie band ‘Last Minute India’ has released its new single 'Udd Chale', which explores heartbreak and the gradual changes that can cause a relationship to drift apart. Instead of focusing on an abrupt ending, 'Udd Chale' looks at

MUMBAI-Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have parted ways five months after reportedly getting married. On August 31, Badshah and Isha announced their separation in a joint social media statement, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. Badshah

MUMBAI-Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan recalled how veteran actress Tabassum played a significant role in shaping her early musical journey by bringing her to Mumbai and introducing her to legendary composer Kalyanji of the music duo Kalyanji-Anandji. Sunidhi talked about her childhood

MUMBAI-Singer Javed Ali said lending his voice to ‘Siya Ram’ from the upcoming film ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’, has deepened his connection with devotional music and strengthened his desire to explore the genre further. Javed Ali, who has sung the Hindi

MUMBAI-Music composer and singer Akhil Sachdeva, who composed the song 'Piya Ghar Aaya - Homecoming' for the recently released Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Awarapan 2', has praised legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh for his extraordinary ability to command an audience during live

MUMBAI-Actress Shazahn Padamsee, who has released her debut single ‘Raatan Kaaliyan’, has said that the song traces the evolution of her understanding of love. Padamsee is exploring a new facet of her artistry as she makes her singing debut with her

MUMBAI-Haryanvi brother duo Banjaare are consistently breaking regional barriers with the success of their songs 'Bairan' and 'Barsaat'. Their latest release, 'Barsaat', is receiving love from music listeners in India and is also making its presence felt across global music platforms

MUMBAI-Singer Benny Dayal has opened up about the inspiration behind his new Tamil single ‘Yaaro Neeyo’, saying he wanted to create a song that felt “honest, intimate and timeless.” “As an artist, we tend to express emotions that are hard to

A.R. Rahman Leading Search For Next Singing Sensation MUMBAI-Music maestro A.R. Rahman is set to lead the search for the next Tamil singing sensation with 'Tamil Idol', as auditions open across Tamil Nadu. The statewide talent hunt aims to discover promising voices

MUMBAI- Ace singer Hariharan recently gave fans a glimpse of his attempt to decode Gen Z lingo, admitting that he may have spent “a little too much time” trying to understand the new generation's language. In a video shared on his

MUMBAI-Composer-singer Salim Merchant celebrated 30 years of friendship with fellow musicians Sonu Nigam and Shaan, sharing a nostalgic post on social media to mark the milestone. Salim shared a picture in a joint social media post with his brother and musical

MUMBAI-Playback singer Adnan Sami, who has released his latest single 'Ishq Tamasha', says emotions such as love, longing, heartbreak, joy, sadness and anger each have their own language, with the song exploring feelings that often go beyond words. The music video

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Sonu Nigam will bring his celebrated voice to one of Hollywood’s most iconic stages on August 30, when Sankara Eye Foundation, USA presents ‘Sonu Nigam Revolution’ at the Dolby Theatre. The evening promises an expansive

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Multidisciplinary artist Malvika Sheth released 'Ear Candy' on August 5, the lead single from her forthcoming debut album. Sheth, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, said the album has been conceived as a connected narrative rather than a collection

MUMBAI-Playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that although he was a romantic person who wanted to enjoy college life, he chose to focus on his career after following his father's advice to work hard early in life. Nigam made the remarks

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - A sold-out audience at Seattle's Royal Room arrived expecting an evening of timeless Hindi melodies. Instead, they were immersed in the life of one of Indian cinema's most beloved legends through a blend of live

MUMBAI-Actors Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee and Varun Sharma have teamed up for the friendship anthem 'Kahaan' ahead of International Friendship Day. Bringing together three close friends from the film industry, the song celebrates friendship, nostalgia and brotherhood. For Aparshakti, the song

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India had approximately 14 million paid music streaming subscriptions in 2025, and that number could double to 28–30 million by 2028, driven by product innovation, partnerships and changing consumer preferences, according to a report by

MUMBAI – Legendary singer Usha Uthup says a song is always greater than the singer and credits musicians and technicians for making every performance possible. Appearing in the finale of the singing reality show 'Indian Idol,' Uthup performed some of her

MUMBAI -Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan says the enduring appeal of the soundtrack of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' lies in its sincerity and emotional depth, rather than any attempt to create travel anthems or songs that would become timeless classics. Mahadevan, a member

MUMBAI – Jyotirmayee Nayak, ‘Indian Idol 16’ winner, a playback singer in the Odia music industry and a trained music therapist who works with cancer patients and expecting mothers, said the singing reality show transformed her as an artist, helping

MUMBAI-Music composer and producer Abhijit Vaghani, known for his work on several Bollywood songs over a 27-year career, has backed the Indian music industry's practice of paying artists upfront rather than providing long-term royalty income, saying the system suits the

MUMBAI-Rapper Raftaar, known for songs such as 'Morni', 'Dhakad', 'Ghana Kasoota' and 'Bandook Meri Laila', has said hip-hop has always been the voice of people from the streets. Raftaar has created the reality series 'Legacy' in association with rapper KR$NA and

MUMBAI-Music composer Amaal Mallik has said he fought the Hindi film music industry system alone more than a decade ago without receiving support, amid the ongoing controversy over alleged non-payment of dues to music composer Tanishk Bagchi. He shared a picture

MUMBAI-Yash Raj Films (YRF) has responded to music composer Tanishk Bagchi's allegation that he was not paid the royalty due for the title track of the blockbuster film 'Saiyaara', saying the song was a collaborative effort and that royalties have

CHENNAI-Music director G V Prakash Kumar, who won his third National Film Award for Best Background Score for director Rajkumar Periasamy's 'Amaran', has dedicated the prestigious honor to his fans, saying the award belongs to them as much as it

India-West News Desk BELLFLOWER, CA - Spring Nectar Foundation, led by Rose Muralikrishnan, will present two back-to-back live musical concerts at the Bristol Civic Auditorium in Bellflower on Saturday, August 8, with net proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. The charity fundraiser

MUMBAI- Singer Sunidhi Chauhan revealed why she walked away from reality shows during a candid conversation with veteran actor and host Shekhar Suman on the chat show 'Shekhar Tonite'. During the episode, Suman pointed out that Sunidhi was no longer seen judging

MUMBAI - Singer Guru Randhawa on his latest track “Six,” said the attempt was to bring together hip-hop culture with authentic Punjabi influences. He said while he has always been drawn to hip-hop, he wanted to create a sound that reflects

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - More than three decades after it helped shape the Indian fusion music movement, 'Colonial Cousins' has found a new role as a symbol of India's cultural outreach. During his official visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, whose timeless melodies gave voice to love, longing, devotion and nostalgia for generations of listeners, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on July 11. She was 88. Her granddaughter announced the veteran singer's demise