HCL Concerts Blogs
12th Feb 2026The Role of the Violin in Carnatic Music: Tradition and Evolution
Ever wondered how a Western instrument became the soul companion of Carnatic music? Imagine you are in a Carnatic concert, where the vocalist sings, and there, shadowing every curve, every...
Read More- 30th Jan 2026
The Influence of Carnatic Music on South Indian Culture and Traditions
Ever notice how a melody can suddenly transport you back to a memory or shift the entire energy of a room? That’s what Carnatic music does across South India, not...
Read More - 20th Jan 2026
Understanding Alapana, Neraval, and Kalpana Swaras
Have you ever sat through a classical concert and felt a melody slowly wrap itself around you, almost like it knew exactly how you were feeling? That quiet magic often...
Read More - 08th Jan 2026
Time Theory of Ragas in Indian Classical Music
Picture this. You wake before sunrise and step onto your balcony. The sky is soft grey, the city is still yawning, and a lone pigeon cuts through the cool air....
Read More - 30th Dec 2025
How Ragas Evoke Specific Rasas (Moods)
Indian classical music has a deep emotional core. It does not rush, it slowly reaches the listener and stays there. One reason it connects so strongly is because of rasa....
Read More - 18th Dec 2025
Kathak Dance: History, Gharanas & Signature Techniques
Ever wondered what it feels like to witness stories come alive through movement? Kathak dance, a jewel among North Indian dance styles, does exactly that. Every twirl, every rhythmic footfall,...
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