Fête de la Musique, it's World Music Day, folks! Whether you're a fan of Bob Dylan, Lata Mangeshkar or just want to revisit the amazing band that One Direction previously was before everyone decided to go their own ways—we have a book for you. The Man, The Music by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Balaji Vittal… Continue reading 10 Books on Music that Hit Just the Right Notes
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How Lata Mangeshkar Became the Queen of Indian Concerts Abroad
One day some concert organizers came to my father and asked if they could hold a jalsa where my father Deenanath Mangeshkar, a celebrated classical singer, would perform. I was standing nearby and overheard the conversation. I said, ‘Baba, I want to sing too.’ ‘What will you sing?’ he asked. ‘You taught me Raga Khambavati,… Continue reading How Lata Mangeshkar Became the Queen of Indian Concerts Abroad