HCL Concerts Blogs
30th Sep 2025Nadaswaram: An Endangered Yet Iconic Classical Instrument
The Nadaswaram, also known as Nagaswaram, is one of the most unique and powerful wind instruments of South India. Often called the “queen of instruments” in the Carnatic tradition, it...
Read More- 16th Sep 2025
Difference Between Alap, Jor, and Jhala in a Hindustani Concert
Curious about how a Hindustani classical music unfolds? This blog breaks down the three core elements of the Hindustani classical music: alap, jor, and jhala, in a way that’s easy...
Read More - 08th Sep 2025
7 Common Talas in Carnatic Music Every Listener Should Know
Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot unknowingly while listening to a Carnatic music concert? Do you also feel the gentle, almost hypnotic rhythm pulling you into the atmosphere?...
Read More - 03rd Sep 2025
Gharanas of Hindustani Music: Why the Same Raga Sounds Different
Hindustani music is among the oldest and most lively traditions of Indian art. It is based on ragas, which are melodic frameworks used to compose music. Although ragas follow a...
Read More - 25th Aug 2025
The Stories Behind Bharatanatyam Mudras
Think of a temple courtyard in Tamil Nadu decades and centuries ago. The beats of percussion instruments like Mridangam and Tabla, along with a melodious tune of Bansuri or a...
Read More - 11th Aug 2025
Understanding Ragas: The Soul of Indian Classical Music
Did you know that Indian Classical Music dates back over 2,000 years to the Vedic Period? One of the four Vedas, the Sama Veda, is observed as the primary source...
Read More
