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Mandolin for Instruments India

We’re always on the look out for more instruments we can add to the Instruments India site. So we weren’t about to let go of an opportunity to add the Mandolin, an instrument not often thought of in the Indian … ›

Mandolin for Instruments India

Mandolin player Snehashish Mozumder records for Instruments India ›

A Journey to Cambodia in Singapore

Head of Dance Development, Archana Shastri, shares her experience and thoughts on her recent visit to Singapore to attend the Kalaa Utsavam festival. ›

Swadesh – Production Diary 1

We take you behind the scenes as Swadesh, Milapfest’s new International Dance Commission, takes shape ›

Instruments INDIA – Listen & Learn!

Learn more about the unique sound recordings featured on the Instruments India archive ›

Ratna Awards Announcement

Shortlisted candidates for The Young Musician & Young Dancer of the Year Awards announced! ›

Bharatanatyam re-discovered!

Leela Samson’s dance ensemble Spanda offers a unique new perspective on Bharatanatyam. Find out how and why it’s important. ›

Busy weekend for TARANG!

The musicians of Tarang gather in London this weekend for a Spring Retreat ›

“Sweat. Pain. Badges.” (Sruti Magazine)

“Sweat. Pain. These are our badges, Leela Akka said. So now, when we’re tired, we’re telling each other that!” The advice is timely; the participants need all the grit and collective goodwill they can muster on Day 3, the most grueling thus far.
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“Dance India Means Business” (Sruti Magazine)

On the second and third days, students realise that Dance India Asia Pacific means business. ›