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Originality over everything: Honestly, I don't want to change myself
In an exclusive interview with mid-day.com amid his 'No Bullshit' tour, Baba Sehgal dives into his music, evolving nature of the industry, his love for food songs and unique lyrics
23 September,2023 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Country Music Day 2023: Indian fans, musicians on why they enjoy the genre
India boasts of many different genres of music that are loved by all but among them is a simmering sub-culture of country music, which is not only being enjoyed by people of all ages but also played. Marking International Country Music Day earlier this month, we spoke to country music fans and a musician to know their love for the genre
20 September,2023 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Gutslit to Swarathma: I-Rock music festival's lineup to have unique perfomances
This year, Mahindra I-Rock is diving deep into India’s subcultures to span multiple rock genres and languages from all corners of the country
20 September,2023 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Musicians dissect 'Angry' by The Rolling Stones before their new album is out
As The Rolling Stones come out with their first album in 18 years, we speak to rock and indie musicians about their first new single, Angry
18 September,2023 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarPhotos
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Musicians, fans on unruly fan behaviour and its effects during music festivals
Most recently objects were thrown at Nick Jonas, Cardi B and even Harry Styles while they were performing on stage. While it has always happened, musicians say it is increasing and not good to be at the receiving end of it
24 August,2023 09:41 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Explore NCPA's musical archives and how they are preserved
NCPA had made their archival catalogue available online! Sunday Mid-day get an exclusive peek into their preservation vault that has been meticulously digitised, so that everyone can enjoy the vast repository of sound and symphony
18 July,2023 07:53 AM IST | Editor
IN PHOTOS: Indulge in these unique experiences in Mumbai this week
Here are some fun events you can pick to participate in Mumbai the coming week
10 July,2023 09:09 AM IST | Editor
IN PHOTOS: Indulge in these unique experiences in Mumbai this weekend
If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy
06 July,2023 02:02 PM IST | EditorVideos
Amaal Mallik & Aamna Sharif On Their Song ‘Mohabbat’
Singer Amaal Mallik, who has delivered some of the most loved songs that remain chartbusters over the years, is here again to spread the feeling of love with his upcoming single ‘Mohabbat’ featuring Actor Aamna Sharif. In a recent interview, Amaal talked about the ongoing comparison of Amaal and Aamna's chemistry to that of Shahrukh And Kajol.
21 June,2023 10:54 AM IST
Shankar Mahadevan Birthday Special | Know What Was Shankar Mahadevan’s First Jo
Singer-Composer Shankar Mahadevan studied engineering and was working as an engineer before he decided to make a career shift. Know more about the singer- composer on his birthday in a throwback interview with music maestro Zakir Hussain.
03 March,2023 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Sufi Singer Swarjit Singh About His Songs In Cat
“I don’t belong to an illustrious musical family” says Punjabi, Folk & Sufi singer Swarjit Singh who is happy, nervous and excited for his five new songs in Randeep Hooda starrer CAT on Netflix. Insisting that his foray into the world of music was not a flash-in-the-pan decision, singer Swarjit Singh, hailing from Rampura Phul, Bathinda, Punjab says that it’s his passion & love for the craft of music which is the prime factor that attracts him to be a part of the prestigious Indian Music Fraternity. Swarjit holds a degree in MPhil in Music Vocal from University of Mumbai, he is professionally trained under Ustad Jasbir Singh ji (Anandpur Sahib), he started his singing career quite young when his Ustad motivated him to pursue his talent and passion for music professionally and gave him the right exposure.The singer is happy, nervous and excited for his five new songs titled “Asi Bande Punjabi Haan”, “Tutde Star”, “Jatt Vekh Lugaa”, “Goli Chaldi”, “Saari Raat Sajdi Rahi” in Randeep Hooda starrer CAT on Netflix, released under the prestigious banner of Sony Music India.
02 January,2023 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai
Tulsi Kumar And Ghanian Singer KiDi Attend The Launch Of The Track ‘Shut Up’
Indian music company, T-Series, in association with Bhushan Kumar launched the teaser of their new song Shut Up. Ghanian singer KiDi and Tulsi Kumar are the singers of this song. KiDi talked to the media about his love for Hindi films and said he will be happy to sing a hindi song soon.
08 December,2022 02:27 PM IST | MumbaiPodcast
Episode 23 : Mid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello ft. former India and Mumbai left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni
Hailing from Dombivli, Nilesh Kulkarni worked his way up the ranks to represent Mumbai at the junior level before going on to become the Ranji Trophy team’s go-to spin bowler, playing under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sanjay Manjrekar. He played a big role in several Ranji Trophy triumphs for Mumbai, but the 1996-97 one, whose final was played under floodlights in Gwalior, will remain special. As will the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Marvan Atapattu off his very first ball in Test cricket in 1997. Kulkarni dwells on his beginnings, his Test career and how he was mentored by English fast bowling great Frank Tyson through a bowling scheme in the early 1990s. He also talks about how he made his post-cricket career meaningful by opening a management institute.
01 September,2023 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai
Episode 21 : Mid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello ft. former and India wicketkeeper Kiran More
India's ex-wicketkeeper, Kiran More played domestic cricket for Baroda, but he came to Mumbai to be part of the inter-office and club cricket circuit. He talks about how inter-office matches were like wars between teams and attributes his India selection to the experience of 'keeping to Mumbai stalwart Padmakar Shivalkar in the Tata Sports Club side. More also dwells on his rivalry with friend and Mumbai stalwart Chandrakant Pandit, for a spot in the Indian team.
15 June,2023 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Episode 20 : Mid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello ft. former Mumbai and India ODI batsman Jatin Paranjape
Mumbai’s ex-batsman Jatin Paranjape turns back the clock to how he was introduced to the tough yet exciting world of Mumbai’s club cricket by being part of the Dadar Union Sporting Club, before graduating to U-19 cricket for India and a Mumbai Ranji Trophy call-up. An ankle injury proved a spanner in the works a few games into his India ODI career in 1998, but doors opened in the corporate field before becoming a national selector, followed by a post in a BCCI committee to pick the current national selection committee.
13 May,2023 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Episode 19 : Mid-day’s Mumbai Cricket Podcast with Clayton Murzello ft. former Indian first-class cricketer Suresh Shastri
Ex-Rajasthan’s Mumbai-based spinner Suresh Shastri reveals that he was one of the first to emerge from the famous Ramakant Achrekar cricket stable and how he progressed every step of the way in the hard world of Mumbai and domestic cricket, playing with the best names on the circuit; his journey encompassing several games against touring teams in the 1970s.
07 April,2023 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai