PUNE: After a lull lasting nearly two decades, business has picked up for manufacturers of musical instruments, thanks to the growing trend of dhol-tasha groups or pathaks. Numerous manufacturers of ...

The members of girl-group Dhol.HER are united by their passion for this traditional percussion instrument. (Mohd Afizi Ismail @ FMT Lifestyle) It’s a rainy Friday night in the capital, and a deep, ...

Thirty three-year-old Esha Rajput, who works with Oracle, Mumbai, rushes home from work to get into a nauvari (Maharastrian-style nine-yard sari). She completes the traditional look with a nathni ...

Whether you are planning to learn a percussion instrument or want to switch from one to another, you need to check out some good percussion instruments for beginners. There are plenty of choices ...

As the whole state of Maharashtra reverberates with anticipation of its most-awaited festival Ganeshotsav, one can see bands of youngsters huddled under city flyovers and open spaces, practicing for ...

While the originations of the dhol are not known with complete certainty, what is known is that it is a sound that has migrated. Sunny Jain After composing and transcribing music for my wedding day, ...

Pune: Ahead of the festival season like Ganeshotsav and Gokulashtami, the practice sessions of Dhol Tasha Pathaks has been underway in full swing across the city. However, citizens are upset with the ...

Growing up when many people said playing the dhol wasn’t for girls, Ankita Chopra always had her family’s encouragement. Now the Melbourne-based musician is drumming up attention. Melbourne-based ...

A rare concert at Royal Opera House this weekend will showcase a beloved musical tradition of Maharashtra with a contemporary twist. Ta Dhom Project feat. the dhols of Maharashtra puts the spotlight ...