Goa-based hip hop artiste Tsumyoki nominated for MTV EMA

Goa-based hip hop artiste Tsumyoki nominated for MTV EMA

Tsumyoki blends the soul from Goa into the mainstream. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Despite a culture encompassing vibrant music and dance, Goa has few pop artistes who have gained global visibility. All that could change with new-gen artists like Nathan Mendes crossing boundaries and adapting to multi-genre music seamlessly. The 22-year-old rapper, hip-hop artiste, […]

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A peek at the upcoming Ziro Festival’s new line-up and workshops

A peek at the upcoming Ziro Festival’s new line-up and workshops

Attendees at a prior edition of Ziro Festival | Photo Credit: Mohit Sharma An amalgamation of all things musical, from the calming notes of Indian classical music and the rhythm of Indonesian troubadour to the beats of electronic music, will greet attendees at the upcoming Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal Pradesh’s famed town. All […]

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Music producer Karan Kanchan caught in a trap

Music producer Karan Kanchan caught in a trap

J-trap is Karan Kanchan’s forte. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement When music as a career choice is still debated in Indian households, what makes the son of an Indian computer engineer take it up — that too trap music — full time?  “Curiosity and passion,”  says 25-year-old Karan Kanchan.  “I wanted to become a DJ […]

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