Ideas Without Boundaries.
Conversations with Indian classical musicians, vocalists, playback and Bollywood artists.
“When Mohammed Rafi Sahib folded his hands in front of me and apologized, I was in shock!” By Kavita A Chhibber (All photographs courtesy of Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam and respective photographers.) It is her Birthday today, and the lovely lady who shared this story and Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber The best part of April has been the 17th LearnQuest Music Festival. The three day event was special – not just because my most favorite Khans graced the stage. Sarod Legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Bangash Read More …
By Kavita Chhibber Ajit Acharya and I would have never met, leave alone get married, if it was not for Ustad Zakir Hussain. I always said I’ll share that story some day but never quite got down to it. I’m glad that Zakir ji did Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber I first heard him sing Mohammed Rafi Sahib’s ‘Teri Ankhon Ke Siwa Duniya Mein Rakha Kya Hai” when Ustad Zakir Hussain appreciated it. Then a friend of mine shared the video on Facebook. More than his effort at capturing Rafi’s melodious Read More …
Kavita A Chhibber When I was growing up, it was Pandit Bhimsen Joshi whose voice was a permanent fixture in my parents’ home. This remained so until I accidentally discovered the voice of Pandit Jasraj singing “Mero Allah Meherban”. I went and bought every single Read More …
In this extensive interview Agam Kumar Nigam, shares his life’s journey, his music, and how he made sure his son did not make the mistakes he made, and much more. Read More …
Kavita’s note: I have to admit that few voices move me as deeply as Bombay Jayashri’s. Her voice always takes me on a melodic pilgrimage, but what really touched me was Bombay Jayashri’s candor and humility. I am fascinated by her repertoire and some of Read More …
I said ’I will’ to music much before I said it to anyone else. Kaveta’s note: Shubha Mudgal said to me during this interview that when she was young she would try to imitate Lata Mangeshkar’s voice and fail miserably. I can now confess that Read More …
In Conversation with Kavita Chhibber Kavita’s note: Its December 11th, 2013. I have been trying to sit before my computer and write but without success. I’m finding every excuse under the sun not to write this tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar on his first death Read More …
I’m but dust at his feet.” “Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” – Khalil Gibran If there is anyone who defies that quotation, it’s the love story of Pandit Ravi Shankar and his wife of Read More …