Harmonium The harmonium is an integral part of Indian music. The instrument had originated in Europe. A prototype of the ...

The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...

Music is deeply rooted in culture and traditions. Music, melodies, and rhythms are key elements of everyday life in India. This musical heritage comes from a plethora of unique and fascinating musical ...

India, a land rich in culture and history, has gifted the world a vast array of unique musical instruments. These instruments aren't just tools for creating sounds; they are a deep part of the country ...

A bamboo tube with a few holes, the bansuri seems to be a simple instrument. But looks can deceive. In the hands of a skilled artist, the flute is an integral part of the classical music of northern ...

NORWALK — Milan Ganatra is at once a traditionalist and a progressive. For much of his life, the 21-year-old Norwalk man has striven for mastery of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument comprised ...

A study comparing modern horns played in India to ancient Irish instruments dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages suggests a sustained cultural exchange between the two regions. The study, which was ...

A musical event feauring classical Indian instruments and called Pulsating Strings is planned for 2 p.m. at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, 754 Plumas St. in Yuba City, on Sunday. A steady ...

The country's transportation minister says he will introduce a measure to replace all vehicle horns with the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. He's also looking into changing sirens.