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Urupannar, the Chennai based music ensemble strikes the incredible balance between tradition and modernity with absolute flair. The band could be defined as the culmination of the purest in tradition and the trendiest rhythms. Woven around ancient Tamil poetry they’ve gone on to revive some of the near extinct Sangam Era tools, drawings and instruments, with their stellar work culture that draws inspiration from what came before them..

In this long chat with Khanak, the Band Founder Tharun  & Co-founder Si-Su offer a panoramic view of their commitment to expanding their sonic ecosystem

Noorie :Kavish Seth’s musical innovation bringing world music to one fret board

The realization that India is blessed in its musical abundance kindled the urge in Kavish Seth to explore the possibilities of starting his own journey as an independent musician. The adventure spirit in him took off with the Zuban Music Project, a collaborative effort that gave him ample opportunities to perform across India and with a variety of Indian musicians.

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Ancestral harmonies: Exploring Indiam’s Tribal Landscape

The Thumri is a much-loved format of light music that appeals to common music lovers and connoisseurs alike. The literal meaning of the word Thumri has its roots in Thumakna which can be loosely translated as walking with dancing steps to trigger an echo emanating from ankle bell’s.

The roots of the Thumri can be found in the Harivamsha ( 400 CE) which mentions the Chalikya a musical presentation suffused with poetry , dance and dramatic gestures. Dombika Gayan, another relatable format emerges in the later stages. Tripadi a musical composition in three lines were love songs rendered by women centering around love and longing. Reference to Jhumri in CE 1500 also is indicative of the earliest forms of the Thumri.

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Temsu Clover, debuting in 2019, with “Confessions Of A Bipolar Mind” is one of the glittering crossover talents from the Northeast Indian music landscape. Seeking inspiration from everything around her including human experiences, people and their struggles, music for Temsu Clover, is a reaching out medium to heal, move, and bond the world. In a talk with Khanak the Singer-songwriter, Indie artist, who has come a long way opens up about her intriguing musical sojourn

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“What Protects Our Music?”: How AI Exposes Copyright Gaps In India’s Folk Traditions

India’s folk and tribal musicians asked us a simple question: What protects our music?

The truth is, the current copyright system does not. Built for individual, fixed works, it leaves centuries-old, community-owned traditions outside its scope—unprotected and vulnerable to misuse.

As AI accelerates the extraction and reuse of cultural material, this gap is no longer theoretical. It is urgent.

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