Interviews with Musicians

Interview with Jasdeep Singh Degun

Interview with Jasdeep Singh Degun

Sitar virtuoso Jasdeep Singh Degun paves the path for other Indian classical musicians ‘I am very passionate about helping other musicians and propagating Indian classical music’ We connected with Jasdeep online when he had just returned from a 2 month intensive...

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I tell ancient stories from a woman’s perspective

I tell ancient stories from a woman’s perspective

American journalist and poet Christopher Morley (1890-1957) once said: “When you sell a man a book, you don’t sell him 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.” This quote sums up the outstanding work that Indian author Kavita Kané has been...

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Pooja Guptar Performs at the SKVR Open Mic

Pooja Guptar Performs at the SKVR Open Mic

Two weeks ago, I had my first open mic at the World Music Dance Centre (WMDC) organized by my music teacher Prewien Pandohi-Mishre. I sang a Mantra, Guru Vandana, which is a homage to our inner guru. And a Kirtan dedicated to Lord Ganesha who you might know as the...

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Music Is A Healer Of All Things In Life

Music Is A Healer Of All Things In Life

If you have seen the groundbreaking documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ on Netflix you will highly appreciate every attempt that is being made to spread awareness about the consumption of plastic. Our oceans are polluted with million of tons of plastic. The documentary Seaspiracy makes us aware that the large portion of garbage left in the waters are pieces of fishing gear. Many of us now possess an ounce of general knowledge to understand the impact of consuming plastic is harming the environment, marine life and our health.

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