HCL Concerts Blogs
30th Dec 2025How 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....
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18th Dec 2025Kathak 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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11th Dec 2025Role of Gamakas & Vocal Ornamentation in Carnatic Music
Have you ever wondered what makes a Carnatic vocalist’s rendition so deeply moving? Why does a single note linger in your heart long after the concert ends? Well, gamakas are...
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08th Dec 2025Impact of Kalidasa’s Work on Indian Classical Music and Dance Forms
Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist in Indian history. His writings go beyond literature and touch many aspects of Indian culture. His verses carry rhythm,...
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05th Dec 2025The Role of the Mridangam in Carnatic Music
When you first sit down to a Carnatic concert, one of the first sounds to grab your attention is the deep, warm pulse of the Carnatic mridangam. It is the...
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28th Nov 2025A Complete Guide to Carnatic Music
Rooted deeply in South India, Carnatic music is one of the country’s oldest and refined classical traditions. It blends melody and rhythm in ways that speak to the senses and...
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