musical instruments

SM Ganesh at his workshop in Kanyakumari

How this Tamil Nadu family has been handcrafting harmoniums and organs for four generations

In a world of machine-made musical instruments, SM Ganesh and his son are among the last artisans to handcraft harmoniums and organs. Social media has given a fillip to their work, and they are firm about growing their traditional craftsmanship

By Chandhini R

Sep 09, 2024 17:24 IST logo

5 Min read

Art & Culture

Odisha’s folk dance Singari Nacha carves a niche among global audience

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Mar 26, 2024 00:16 IST logo

5 Min read

Khartal percussionist Gazi Khan Barna popularised Manganiyar folk music across the world. Pic: Courtesy of Gazi Khan Barna

Art & Culture

How Gazi Khan Barna took Manganiyar folk music from the Thar Desert to the world

By Rashmi Pratap

Oct 06, 2023 00:19 IST logo

7 Min read

Dadpur village in Hooghly is a manufacturing hub for string instruments

Enterprise

A quaint village in Hooghly becomes manufacturing hub for string instruments

By Vinita Tiwari

Jan 29, 2020 09:00 IST logo

7 Min read