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Shobha Vishwanath- Co-founder and Publishing Director at Karadi Tales

Shobha Vishwanath, is one of the brightest women entrepreneurs in the music business with a stellar   track record that speaks volumes about her scholarly pursuits in the sublime world of musical audiobooks.

Co-founder and Publishing Director at Karadi Tales Company, she has authored over 25 children’s books, many which have been translated into many international languages.  In this exhaustive interview she delves into the world of Karadi Tales Audiobooks and in great detail articulates their journey up to this point and throws light on what lies ahead for Karadi Tales

Bow, Strings, and Brilliance: The Enchanting World of Dr. Rangappriya Sankaranarayanan

Dr. Rangappriya Sankaranarayanan is a passionate violinist trained in Indian classical music since the age of ten under Kalaimamani Embar S. Kannan. She is a versatile performer, excelling as a soloist, accompanist, and session artist across multiple genres, including film, indie music, and devotional tracks.

She has also completed her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery (BDS) from SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, and an Advanced PG Diploma from the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru.

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Nagaland: A mixed musical legacy of roots and timely trends

Nagaland, the musically blessed region of Eastern India is home to some of the most intriguing musical heritage in the country. Music in Nagaland has been the ideal reach-out medium of its cultural identity across India and overseas. 16 major tribes punctuate its fantastic musicality ornamenting it with a unified bond weaving together a formidable connect between the locals and their vibrant musical leanings

The awe-inspiring presence of Indian music can be gauged from the fact that every occasion has a melody or lyric associated with it. Most of these musings are passed on by word over generations. They also quickly get absorbed into the mainstream contemporary music with suitable changes that come with aging.

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Know-More Music… Travelling around the heart of Indian Music

Welcome to Know-More Music, your new weekly gateway into the rich and diverse world of Indian music! From the ancient ragas of the Vedic era to contemporary fusion, Indian music, over centuries, has evolved across a multitude of genres, rhythms and melodies. The blog will carry you on a musical sojourn painting a vivid picture of the contributing factors that have deeply influenced the Indian musical culture over the years. Highlighting the people, places, maestros, Know-More Music will bring in a varied perspective to deepen your understanding of India’s vast musical heritage

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The fascinating “Tetseo Sisters” and the exquisite Naga musical heritage.

“Tetseo Sisters” the amazing folk music band from Nagaland are synonymous with the regions’ colorful musical and storytelling heritage. Their remarkable musical talent has won them plaudits from all over. Opportunities to perform at prestigious global music festivals besides collaborations with Grammy Awardees make them the ideal cultural ambassadors for the Naga culture they represent. The Kohima born sisters Merci, Azu, Kuku and Alune recently had audiences at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival thoroughly charmed with their excellent renderings. IPRS spoke to the vibrant sisters about their inspirations, Naga folk songs and their plans to promote Naga culture through music

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Lyricists-composers sign MoU for fair contracts from producers and music companies

Lyricists-composers sign MoU for fair contracts from producers and music companies. Mumbai, In a landmark move aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the Indian music industry, lyricists and composers have come together to fight for fair contracts, credit and remuneration from producers and music companies.

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