Ideas Without Boundaries.
Conversations with Indian classical musicians, vocalists, playback and Bollywood artists.
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 …
Ravi ji was a complete musician and a complete humanitarian.” Kaveta’s note: For over a decade as long as I can remember, I have always seen Tanmoy Bose with Ravi ji. Their interactions on stage were always full of joie de vivre, affection and a Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber We must turn inwards, to the deepest of our own roots, to find the very best of who we are. But it is a constant search, trying to reach something that I can see and feel, that I can almost touch Read More …
Kaveta A Chhibber Kaveta’s note: It was April 30th 1993, and finally came the day when I had the good fortune to see the man whose music I had grown up listening to. It was all thanks to my father’s passion for ghazals and my mother’s Read More …