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Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2013, By Dr M Surya Prasad | Place: Bangalore | Agency: The New Indian Express   The Carnatic music arena is acutely aware and happy that the number of musical prodigies is more whose Madhu Kashyap and group | EPS early precocity has ended in the creation of geniuses that could make up wholesome artistes. We have long been fascinated by musical prodigies gifted with a prodigious talent. It is always refreshing to listen to such exceptionally talented contemporaries who have struggled with family expectations and the machinations of the music business that burden budding soloists. Their inspiration and perspiration have been rewarding. Chitra Veena maestro N.Ravikiran has been a star performer on his Chitra Veena or Gottu vadya. Good musical background, attractive stage presence and experience have made him a star-attraction. Read More

The spirit of spring came alive in Bangalore with Bohag Bihu celebrations organized by the Assam Association of Karnataka . The festive occasion amalgamated Assamese people from all corners of Bangalore adorning traditional attires to savor their traditional delicacies. The fête also had Bihu dances, Kanada folk dances, a fashion show displaying mekhela sador and musical performances - including some groovy solos by noted singer Sinchan Manohar Dixit. Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Bihu dancer at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Bihu dancer at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Model displaying Assamese 'mekhela sador' at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Singer Sinchan Dixit at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Models displaying A

Musical trio Shankar Mahadevan , Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa took Bangalore by storm at the Idea Rocks India concert. Aimed at promoting upcoming musical talents, the Idea Rocks concert is an annual event where Idea goes on a talent hunt across India. Along with the trio, the event also witnessed performances by singer and flutist Rasika Chandrasekhar, Raman Mahadevan and the winner of the Idea Rocks India Talent Hunt, Bangalore, Nishant Kumar. The top five finalists of the Idea Rocks India Talent Hunt, Bangalore were - Antara Baruah, Jitendra Pant, Nishant Kumar, Sai Keshav and Imshan Khan. Loy Mendonsa at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Ehsaan Noorani and Shankar Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Rasika Chandrashekhar at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Ehsaan Noorani at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with Raman Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangal