The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music. But sometime in the 17th century, it began to intrigue ...

However, it has a far more important purpose in making the new generation aware of ancient Indian music heritage. These old instruments were, till the 19th century, very much a part of the Senia ...

the debut performance for a former student of Indian classical dance and music. In her movements set to a live orchestra, she retells an ancient story of the god Krishna who saves the wife of a king.

Incorporating such practices—ringing a bell before meditation, or simply pausing in silence after a piece of music—can amplify mindfulness in modern routines. India’s ancient sonic rituals ...