Wind, Plucked, Bowed, Strummed, Percussive: Sweet Bouquet of Melody at the LearnQuest Music Festival
by Pallavi Nagesha
Saṁgīta, music is also known as Gaṁdharva Vidya, the art of the celestials. It is said that the divine beings loved to enjoy...
Vandana Rao and Hema Iyengar Open Center for Arts and Wellness in Westborough
WESTBROUGH, MA-- Center for Arts and Wellness, a brainchild of two local Indian classical arts teachers – Vandana Rao and Hema Iyengar—opened recently in...
If You Missed Choice Awards Gala, You Can Watch Biographical Videos of the Winners...
WALTHAM, MA—If you missed the New England Choice Awards gala Friday night, you can watch brief biographical videos of the award recipients and the...
It is time to stand with our jawans: Amjad Ali Khan
By Sugandha Rawal
New Delhi--Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has joined the debate on the inclusion of Pakistani talent in Indian projects, saying that while...
LearnQuest Co-founder Pradeep Shukla on the Music Academy Where Learning Never Stops (video interview)
WALTHAM, MA—Learning music never stops at LearnQuest Academy of Music, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year and is the winner of New...
Mouli Pal to Perform “Surya: Glittering Rays of Optimism” at New England Choice Awards
WALTHAM, MA— Odissi dancer Mouli Pal will perform “Surya: Glittering Rays of Optimism" at New England Choice Awards gala on Oct. 28 at Westin...
LearnQuest Academy of Music launches classes in North Attleboro
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA--LearnQuest Academy of Music, a Waltham, MA-based non-profit institution devoted to providing formal instruction in Indian classical music--both Hindustani and Carnatic styles--...
Hindustani Vocalist Dattatreya Velankar on Romance and Intricacies of Indian Classical Music
ACTON, MA— Dattatreya Velankar is one of the rising stars of the Hindustani classical music in India and a frequent visitor to Boston. With...
Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Recalls Visa Ordeal, Mulled Changing his Name, Calling Prime Minister...
By Ashok Easwaran
Chicago-- Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan says he feels he should change his name to "Swar Sarod" after the recent refusal...
LearnQuest Academy of Music to Host Open House on Saturday, Students to Perform, Free...
WALTHAM, MA— LearnQuest Academy of Music, a Waltham, MA-based non-profit institution devoted to providing formal instruction in Indian classical music, both Hindustani and Carnatic...
