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One detail in a 248-year-old notebook changed everything for music historiansA forgotten Mozart manuscript, containing seven short pieces for flute and harp, has been discovered in a 248-year-old notebook. Curators r...- Quote of the day by Robert Smith on happiness and not having children: 'I enjoy myself hugely. It is despite myself, really.' English music legend on living life on his own termsRobert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, revealed his lifelong decision not to have children, stemming from his philosophical questio...
- Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
- Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...
- The hidden genius behind Roja, Bombay, Slumdog Millionaire was not A.R. Rahman alone. Meet the maestro's 'brother' and mathematics graduate who finished Ghajini at 3 am and never woke upH. Sridhar, the unsung hero behind iconic Indian film soundtracks like Roja and Bombay, was a legendary sound engineer who partnered with A...
- This Polish pianist turned a Nokia ringtone interruption into the most impressive moment of his live concertA viral video shows Polish pianist Waldemar Malicki brilliantly incorporating a Nokia ringtone into his concert. The unexpected interruptio...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Although this bird has not yet taken flight...'-Life Lessons on hidden potential, patience, inner strength, and why greatness often remains silent before it risesAn ancient Chinese saying reveals the depths of untapped potential. It suggests that a bird that remains grounded will one day soar beyond ...
- Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra: 'Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says...'Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra: Frank Sinatra, a legendary singer and actor, achieved global fame with his smooth voice and timeless hit...
- Did your favorite Hollywood star start on Reality TV? Before Hollywood fame, these 7 stars were secretly competing on Reality TVSeveral well-known actors launched their careers on reality television before achieving Hollywood stardom. From Emma Stone's quest for a ne...
- Music lyric of the day by Paul McCartney: 'Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday...'Yesterday by Paul McCartney is remembered as one of the most emotional songs ever written, exploring themes of sadness, nostalgia and longi...
- After IIM Lucknow MBA degree, she refused big job offers to be a singer. Who is she, the voice behind many Bollywood hits?Gayatri Iyer, a renowned Bollywood playback singer, defied conventional paths by completing an MBA from IIM Lucknow before embarking on her...
- King Charles's White House state dinner included a $28 wine and beehive-shaped dessert; here’s what else was servedState dinner King Charles menu: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla for a state dinner at th...
- Rock icon Dave Mason dies at 79: Traffic co-founder and ‘We Just Disagree’ singer leaves enduring legacyEnglish singer-songwriter and Traffic co-founder Dave Mason has died at 79. Known for hits like "Hole in My Shoe" and "Feelin' Alright?", M...
- Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: Tabla maestro had a rare and severe lung diseaseWorld-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in San Francisco following complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Th...
- Farewell to a friend: This pic of Zakir Hussain as pallbearer for santoor wizard & jugalbandi partner Shivkumar Sharma is heartbreakingThe grief is palpable on Hussain’s face, as he carries Sharma’s lifeless body on his shoulder.
- Sultan of santoor Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passes away; from Modi, Mamata to Supriya Sule mourn his demiseSharma had training in vocal, percussion and instrumental music.
- Decoded: Why jazz and classical pianists find it difficult to switch between the two stylesThe brain circuits work differently for jazz and classical pianists
- Visakhapatnam post division to release stamps on Indian musiciansThe stamps will be released on sitar maestros Pandit Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan, renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen J...
- Bombay Jayashri makes it to Oscars 2013The city-based classical musician and playback singer has been nominated for 2013 Academy Awards for writing the Tamil song Pi's Lullaby fo...
- Tune in for some western classical nowAll those with a refined ear for western classical music are in for a treat this fortnight.
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