
Music


Mukutmanipur: A hidden gem in West Bengal’s heartland
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Bankura district, West Bengal, Mukutmanipur is a tranquil retreat that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure. Situated at the confluence of the Kangsabati and […]

NJYC SHARES STAGE WITH WOMEN A CAPELLA LYYRA IN MUSICAL COLLABORATION
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), a program of Wharton Arts, will present ‘Lyyra in Concert: An Extraordinary Musical Collaboration’ on April 25 at 8:00 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown […]

Guru Gobind Singh Ji : The Saint Soldier
Guru Gobind Singh, (1666–1708) the 10th and last master of the Sikhs, was born on 7th day of the month of POH, samvat 1723, (22nd December, 1666 AD ) at Patna Sahib in Bihar. Guru […]

Israeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped, their male friends attacked in Karnataka
KOPPAL, KARNATAKA (TIP): Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake near Hampi, police said on Saturday, March 8. The incident occurred around 11 pm […]

NJ SYMPHONY PRESENTS BRAHMS & CHOPIN AND OPENS WITH ARTISTIC PARTNER’S CREATION ‘CAN YOU SEE?’
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony presents new Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull’s ‘Can You See?,’ as opening piece, with three performances in NJ locations (see program below) of Brahms and Chopin with Christoph […]

NJ SYMPHONY RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH HD HOLST’S ‘THE PLANETS’
By Mabel Pais “What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com The […]

YOUTH MUSICIANS IN PEACE CONCERT PERFORM ON INSTRUMENTS RESTORED FROM HOLOCAUST
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts’ musicians will present A Concert for Peace with ‘Violins of Hope,’ a poignant tribute to human resilience and the power of music, on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. […]

RING IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH NJ SYMPHONY
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony will present a special performance for the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct the performance on […]

Odisha: A journey through history, culture, tradition and architecture
Odisha’s history, culture, tradition, and architecture are intertwined in a rich tapestry that reflects its ancient glory and resilience. From the grandeur of the Kalinga Empire to the magnificence of the Jagannath Temple and the […]



NORTH TO SHORE FEST: INVITES ARTISTS FOR 2025 COMPETITION
By Mabel Pais The ‘North to Shore’ Festival, New Jersey’s Three-City Summer Festival in collaboration with its local advisory groups, now welcomes local artists and organizations in the arts: music, film, comedy and more – […]

Ustad Zakir Hussain: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951-2024), one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday (December 16, 2024) after a brief illness in San Francisco, California. A […]

ROCK BAND PARTNERS WITH TEXAS BASED NGO FOR HURRICANE HELENE’S SEVERELY DEVASTATED AREAS
By Mabel Pais JET BLACK ROSES, the country rock band, releases their new song, ‘Carolina Blue,’ which was written and recorded within the first two weeks following Hurricane Helene’s devastation of the North Carolina mountains. […]

MUSICA VIVA NY PERFORMS FUSION OF HINDUSTANI-WESTERN MUSIC
By Mabel Pais “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & […]

ENJOY FREE CONCERTS THIS SEASON BY NJ’S PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest not-for-profit community performing arts education organization, will present several free concerts during the 2024-25 season at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey. Wharton […]

WITNESS THE SOULFUL MUSIC OF KAILASH KHER & KAILASA
By Mabel Pais Witness the soulful rendition of Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa as they perform on October 19, 2024 at International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 (ihouse-nyc.org – 212-316-8400). KAILASH […]



NJ SYMPHONY CELEBRATES SEASON OPENING GALA
By Mabel Pais “This extraordinary volume (‘Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness,’) edited by Renée Fleming is the most comprehensive compilation of the role of music in every aspect of life, […]




SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ENCOURAGES CAREERS IN MUSIC
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest non-profit community performing arts education center, awards the George Marriner Maull Careers in Music Scholarship Award to Karri Li. Karri Li, a flutist in the New Jersey […]