The fourth edition of the Mahindra Percussion Festival captivated music lovers with an extraordinary celebration of India’s rich percussion heritage at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts.

The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...

India is a country rich in tradition and skill. Be it the ancient dance forms that entertain and inform people even today, to the forms of ‘nataks’ and ‘jatras’ that show society a mirror, Indian art ...

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost’s , Bickram Ghosh talks about Drums of the East, celebrating the rich percussion ...

India, a land rich in culture and history, has gifted the world a vast array of unique musical instruments. These instruments aren't just tools for creating sounds; they are a deep part of the country ...

Talking about the upcoming Mahindra Percussion Festival 2026, he adds, “Percussion itself as a form of expression lies at the heart of music. It has been the heartbeat of music from ancient tribal ...

Independent India’s first musical instrument, the Mohanveena, has been granted a historic patent after 78 years. The recognition marks a major milestone in preserving India’s musical heritage ...

Bamboo flutes, clay pot drums and wooden string instruments highlight how Indian musical traditions embraced sustainability through natural materials and repairable design.

Many Indian mythological tales delve into the origin of sound. While some say Goddess Saraswati’s veena made the first sound after the universe was created, others believe it was Lord Shiv’s damru ...