Aruna Sairam mentors Hari Sivanesan
The BBC World Routes programme brought together a Carnatic vocal diva with a young British-born vina player.
9 December 2011
Feature
Sacred Music in a Contemporary World
Jahnavi Harrison writes on the kirtan sacred music traditions which are taking America by storm.
9 December 2011
DESH – One Man’s Truth
Lucinda Al-Zoghbi goes behind the scenes to observe a master at work in an exclusive interview with Akram Khan and a preview of his latest work DESH.
19 September 2011
Kuchipudi in Focus
Isabel Putinja gives a comprehensive background of the form and the personalities most closely associated with the development of kuchipudi as we know it today.
17 June 2011
Swapnasundari on Vilasani Natyam
Dancer, scholar and researcher Swapnasundari took a break from her performance career to delve into the legacy of the Telegu court and temple dancers. She shares her insights with Isabel Putinja.
17 June 2011
Asha – the Risk-Taking Legend
Ken Hunt catches up with Asha Bhosle, popular music’s living legend and Shujaat Khan, son of the late Vilayat Khan, in London following their concert of Naina Lagaike at the Royal Festival Hall.
17 June 2011
Tagore – The Visionary
William Radice examines the universal appeal of the poet-philosopher who sought to harmonise religion, science and the arts into a unifying whole.
11 March 2011
Rabindra Sangeet – Gift to Bengal and the world
Tagore has left behind a body of songs that continue to inspire new generations. Ken Hunt places the achievements of the Bard of Bengal in an international context.
11 March 2011
Chennai December Season – New Trends
Dr Sunil Kothari who has been attending the largest gathering of musicians and dancers for forty years shares his insights into past and current trends.
11 March 2011
Carving a Corner for Contemporary Dance in India
Jyoti Argade reports on the achievements of Jayachandran Palazy’s Attakkalari Repertory Company that is bringing a home-grown contemporary dance to audiences in Bangalore and further afield.
15 December 2010