Armenian Grammy winner Arto Tunçboyacıyan on performing in Bengaluru and music beyond borders

Armenian Grammy winner Arto Tunçboyacıyan on performing in Bengaluru and music beyond borders

Arto Tunçboyacıyan | Photo Credit: Andranik Taylor “What do you play?” asks Arto Tunçboyacıyan, the Grammy award-winning percussionist on a WhatsApp call from Istanbul. This is a first. I am now the subject. I fumble, and sheepishly admit that I play some terrible guitar and also sing at times. He approves, and goes on to […]

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Explained | What is the Eurovision Song Contest that Ukraine won and why is it important?

Explained | What is the Eurovision Song Contest that Ukraine won and why is it important?

Amid the ongoing Russian incursion, Ukraine clinched this year’s Eurovision title for a song by the Kalush Orchestra Amid the ongoing Russian incursion, Ukraine clinched this year’s Eurovision title for a song by the Kalush Orchestra The story so far: Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the 66th Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy, for […]

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