HCL Concerts Blogs
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30th Sep 20267 Common Talas in Carnatic Music Every Listener Should Know
If you have ever tapped your foot without realising you were counting, that instinct, that pulse beneath the melody, is what Carnatic music calls tala. Long before a single note...
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23rd Sep 2026Classical Dance vs Folk Dance: Key Differences in India’s Dance Traditions
We often think of dance as movement set to music. But in Bharatanatyam, even the smallest gesture can carry meaning. A raised eyebrow, a turn of the hand, or a...
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18th Sep 2026Sattriya Dance and the Role of Nritta and Nritya
What Is Sattriya Dance? In simple terms, Sattriya dance is one of India’s eight classical dances, originating from the state of Assam. Its name comes from the sattras, the Vaishnavite...
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15th Sep 2026Alankars in Indian Classical Music for Beginners
There is something almost magical about watching a classical musician move effortlessly through a raag. The notes seem to fall into place, every phrase sounds intentional, and the music feels...
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10th Sep 2026The History and Evolution of Ghazals in Indian Music
What Is a Ghazal? At its core, a ghazal is a poem set to music, but a very particular kind of poem. It is built from a series of couplets,...
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09th Sep 2026Raga in Music: Understanding the Soul of Indian Classical Music
If you ask a seasoned Rasika what raga in music means, you’ll realise it is much more than just notes. But a newcomer will always say, “It’s just a scale,...
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