Together, these voices reveal a steelpan tradition that is neither fixed nor exclusive. In the hands of the Indian diaspora, ...

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 ...

In Tripura, innovators are turning to AI to revive the state's musical legacy, sparking debate over whether technology can ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The Sitarmakers of Miraj, India, have been crafting musical instruments out of pumpkins for almost 200 years. They are known for making the tanpura, a string instrument ...

Explore how Indo-Caribbean musicians use the steelpan to blend Indian musical traditions with Caribbean heritage, shaping identity and innovation.

NORWALK — Milan Ganatra is at once a traditionalist and a progressive. For much of his life, the 21-year-old Norwalk man has striven for mastery of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument comprised ...

A musical event feauring classical Indian instruments and called Pulsating Strings is planned for 2 p.m. at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, 754 Plumas St. in Yuba City, on Sunday. Tickets are ...

The country's transportation minister says he will introduce a measure to replace all vehicle horns with the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. He's also looking into changing sirens.