Marfa is a Yemeni Arabic word used for the kettledrum.[4] Due to the Hadhrami people's influence on the culture of the Ethiopian Siddis, the word marfa became a symbol of the music played using the kettledrum.[5][6] Kettledrums are replaced with Handi kettledrums[3] in the Siddi form of marfa music played in Hyderabad, India.[7]
Drums is a musical instrument that is played with the hands using a drum stick (a stick for hitting a drum). A collection of drums and cymbals is called a drum kit, or drum set.Drums are used to keep a steady beat in a song. They give music of many kinds a sense of feeling. For example, to make a song to be slow or fast, the drums play slower or faster.A drum is a percussion instrument, which means it makes a noise by being hit. There are many types such as cymbals and bells; even a simple piece of wood can be used as a percussion instrument.The drum kit is a group of drums & cymbals to make beats for music. Drum kits are used in most types of popular music, including rock, jazz, country, blues, and many others.
Moksha, who had many common friends, met via Zoom. They discussed and studied music ranging from Carnatic to viral songs. A song will be broken down and decoded and every element and nuance would be discussed in detail.
I really like to learn songs quickly. I like that my teacher knows me really well and always makes sure I'm learning at a pace that keeps me excited. She makes sure to send me recordings and karaoke tracks so I can practise well during the week before my next class.
The Telugu film industry has always maintained a close relationship with its sister cinema to the south. Ilaiyaraaja would regularly cross the border to work in both languages. Kollywood plots would be swiped for Tollywood plots (and vice-versa), Tamil songs would be surreptitiously converted into their Telugu equivalent (also vice-versa).
Easy Wanderlings is an independent eight-member group based in Pune, India. Formed in 2015, they are globally recognized for their delicate melodies and story-centric songwriting, weaving a tapestry of Soul, Pop and Folk Music. The group's latest Soul-Funk EP 'Caught in a Parade' was rated as the best Indian EP of 2022 by Rolling Stone Magazine, calling it "Celestial...with heartfelt & mellow sections, captivating songwriting and clever production nuances."
Easy Wanderlings has been recognized as a rising artist in Spotify's RADAR and Apple's UP-NEXT Program in 2021. The collective won both National and International awards, the Pune based collective was awarded the 'Best Band' at The Indian Music Diaries Awards in Jan 2020. GQ Magazine listed their latest single 'Makin My Move' as one of the best songs of 2021.
As a touring artist, they have performed at all major corners of India and in major music festivals such as Lollapalooza (2023), Bacardi Nh7 Weekender (2022), Vh1 Supersonic (2018) sharing the stage with inspiring artists like Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Jose Gonzales, Anoushka Shankar, Alt J and Incubus, to name a few. They were also invited to perform at SXSW Music Festival 2020 in Austin, Texas.
Drummer, singer-songwriter and guitarist, Aarifah has worked with everyone in the independent music industry. In her most notable achievements Aarifah has played drums with Madame Gandhi on her India tour & performed for celebrated Grammy Award Winner Yo-Yo Ma on his visit to Mumbai as part of an artist residency co-hosted by G5A Foundation.
Instruction in instruments like the keyboards, guitar, drums, tabla, violin, the clarinet/saxophone and the trumpet are offered to students of the middle school. Students are encouraged to work on their individual skill set daily under the guidance of the faculty in the practice rooms at The Centre for Performing Arts.
"I decided to use folk singers as it was a tried and tested method in the past. I have been running community outreach campaigns such as 'Saving Child Brides campaign,' rescue and rehabilitation of bonded child labourers, rescue and rehabilitation of Joginis(victims of ritual sex slavery) for a few years now. I used 'Police Kalabrundam - a cultural troupe comprising police officers trained in folk songs and ballads to create awareness in rural areas. Since people living in rural Telangana respond better to these cultural programmes I decided to use the same to fight fake news and fake social media rumours as well. My team wrote songs on 'fake news' and its a huge hit among people," she said, beaming with pride.
Hyderabad: Music connects people. Gone are the times when one would only rely on Bollywood or Tollywood for good songs. Now, many individual artists have started to make a name for themselves in the field of music. However, one of the issues that most youngsters face in embarking on their aspirational journey into the world of music is a right launch pad and encouragement.