Baishakhi Festival at Sydney Opera House

20/04/2026

The Sydney Opera House hosted the first-ever celebration of the Bengali New Year, titled the ‘Baishakhi Festival’, on 17 April in the evening. The event featured a range of Bangladeshi cultural performances including traditional dance, music, and poetry, marking a notable cultural gathering for the Bangladeshi diaspora in Australia. Upon entering the performance hall, audiences […]

Rabindra Music Convention Concludes

12/04/2026

The 44th annual session and concluding ceremony of the National Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad featured a firm message in support of cultural practice and artistic engagement, alongside the formal announcement of awards, commemorations, and organisational decisions. In her address as chief guest at the closing session, Ferdousi Mazumdar stated that renewed engagement with Rabindra Sangeet […]

“Mourning in the Baul community as Sunil Karmakar passes away”

06/02/2026

The world of Baul music mourns the loss of one of its most cherished voices. Sunil Karmakar, the renowned Baul singer and exponent of Bengali folk traditions, passed away in the early hours of Friday, 6 February, at 4:30 a.m. while receiving treatment at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, […]

Healing in Melody: Remembering Ustad Alauddin Khan

10/01/2026

Yesterday afternoon at the Chhayanaut auditorium in Dhaka, the two-day Shuddho Sangeet Utsav 1432 commenced, dedicated to the legendary maestro Ustad Alauddin Khan. The festival opened with the national anthem, and the first session extended until 9:30 pm, offering an immersive journey into the depth and beauty of classical Bengali music. In his welcome address, […]

Why Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata Still Breaks Hearts

30/12/2025

Some pieces of music announce themselves with force, boldly demanding the listener’s attention. Others wait—quietly, patiently—until the listener is ready to lean in and truly listen. The first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor belongs unmistakably to the latter. Known to the world as the Moonlight Sonata, this opening […]

Timeless Hindi Film Melodies in C Major

20/12/2025

At Music Gurukul, GOLN, we celebrate the rich heritage of Indian music, blending classical roots with Bollywood’s golden era. The C major scale—known as Raga Bilawal in Hindustani classical music—forms the foundation of many uplifting, joyful melodies. This scale uses only white keys on a piano (C D E F G A B C) with […]

Arnob Returns with New Original Album ‘Vallage Na’

27/10/2025

After nearly a decade away from releasing a full-length original record, acclaimed Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, composer, and visual artist Shayan Chowdhury Arnob is set to return with a brand-new album titled Vallage Na. The album marks a significant creative milestone in Arnob’s career, reaffirming his place as one of the most thoughtful and experimental voices in […]

Liam McCay’s Rise from Bedroom Music to Millions of Listeners

26/10/2025

Liam McCay was driving down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles with a friend from Ireland when it hit him just how much his life had changed. “We could see the Hollywood sign, and we were like, ‘this is mental’,” the 20-year-old from County Donegal told BBC News NI. Just two years ago, McCay was working […]

Raga Kalavati: A Modern Pentatonic Raga in Hindustani Classical Music

01/01/2024

Raga Kalavati (also spelled Kalawati) is a modern pentatonic raga (audav-audav) in Hindustani classical music, belonging to the Khamaj Thaat. It is known for its enchanting and serene mood, often performed during late night hours and associated with feelings of romantic longing or quiet contemplation. Musical Structure Thaat: Khamaj Jati (Type): Audav–Audav (Pentatonic in both […]

Raga Chandrakauns

01/01/2024

Raga Chandrakauns is a captivating and emotionally rich raga of Hindustani classical music. A pentatonic (audav) raga, it is known for its unique mood, mystical aura, and striking tonal beauty. Chandrakauns is often performed during the second prahar of the night (9 PM to midnight), enveloping listeners in a mood of longing, introspection, and tension. […]

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Category: Classical Music

Baishakhi Festival at Sydney Opera House

Rabindra Music Convention Concludes

“Mourning in the Baul community as Sunil Karmakar passes away”

Healing in Melody: Remembering Ustad Alauddin Khan

Why Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata Still Breaks Hearts

Timeless Hindi Film Melodies in C Major

Arnob Returns with New Original Album ‘Vallage Na’

Liam McCay’s Rise from Bedroom Music to Millions of Listeners

Raga Kalavati: A Modern Pentatonic Raga in Hindustani Classical Music

Raga Chandrakauns

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