by Bindu Gopal Rao | Jun 9, 2025
(June 9, 2025) Balakumar Paramalingam didn’t just learn Carnatic rhythm — he lives it. A mridangam artist raised between Sri Lanka, India, and France, he now calls Paris home, where tradition meets innovation in his hands. As a professor at the Royal Conservatory of...
by Mallik Thatipalli | Mar 27, 2025
(March 27, 2025) In Germany, Sivani Saraswatula is quietly transforming the cultural landscape with her soulful renditions of Carnatic music. In a country known more for its engineering and classical orchestras, she is proving that India’s soft power lies in its...
by Charu Thakur | Jan 11, 2025
(January 11, 2025) In Paris, the city of lights and art, Indian classical music and dance have found a surprising new home. Thanks to Bhavana Pradyumna, a Carnatic musician and dancer from Bengaluru, these ancient traditions are not just surviving but thriving. As the...
by Charu Thakur | Nov 15, 2023
(November 15, 2023) Make some noise for Vidya Vox – the queen of mashups. One balmy morning in 2015, Vidya Vox exploded on YouTube with her first mashup – a perfect blend of Indian music and Western pop. This was when the Millennials took notice of this...
by Namrata Srivastava | Sep 5, 2023
(September 5, 2023) Teachers possess a unique and transformative power — the ability to shape the destinies of their students, instilling knowledge, nurturing talents, and inspiring dreams. In the United Kingdom, one remarkable Indian-British artist, Dr. Chithra...
