Aarohi Mehta
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Aarohi is an independent journalist and art enthusiast who covers culture, creativity, and modern digital trends. She brings a fresh, expressive voice to her stories, blending clear reporting with a strong artistic perspective.
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Ishaan Ghosh: The Young Tabla Virtuoso Bringing Classical Music Into the Gen-Z Era
At just 24, tabla player Ishaan Ghosh stands at the crossroads of an ancient tradition and a rapidly transforming musical world. He carries a lineage that stretches back seven generations, but his vision is unmistakably contemporary. Whether he is leading his neo-classical ensemble Araj through a high-energy performance or captivating audiences with solo tabla recitals, Ishaan is emerging as one of the most influential young voices redefining Indian classical music for modern listeners.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Journal
A Captivating Dialogue in Rhythm: Yashwant Vaishnav and Vivek Pandya in Concert
A spellbinding afternoon of rhythm unfolded when tabla virtuosos Yashwant Vaishnav and Vivek Pandya brought their remarkable duet to Milton Court Concert Hall. Although the event has now passed, it left an impression that still resonates with those who witnessed it.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Art
Ustad Sabir Khan: A Life Shaped by Rhythm
Born on 4 December 1959 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, Ustad Sabir Khan grew up in an environment where music was not merely a profession but an essential part of family identity. His household belonged to a lineage that had nurtured and sustained the tabla tradition for generations. Music was present in daily routines, in conversations, and in the cultural life that shaped his early years. His first exposure to the instrument came from his grandfather, the distinguished Ustad Masit Khan, whose discipline, rigour and clarity of teaching left a lasting mark on him. These formative lessons under Masit Khan provided his earliest foundation in rhythm, technique and musical sensitivity.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Journal
“Carrying the Harmonium Across Continents” — An Interview with Sadakat Aman Khan
Indian classical musician Sadakat Aman Khan, born on 11 August 1997 in the Malda district of West Bengal, has been steadily establishing himself in the United Kingdom’s music circles. He performs Hindustani classical and fusion music and is known for promoting the harmonium as a solo concert instrument.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Interview
Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan: Carrying Forward a 400-Year Legacy of Classical Music
In the vast and intricate world of South Asian classical music, very few artists carry a lineage as deep or a reputation as distinguished as Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, one of the finest contemporary exponents of the khayal tradition and an enduring representative of Pakistan’s historic Sham Chaurasi gharana. Born on June 17, 1972, Shafqat Ali Khan has spent more than four decades on stage, carrying forward a musical heritage that stretches back nearly four hundred years. His artistry, shaped by history yet alive with innovation, has made him a key figure in keeping classical music vibrant in the modern era.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Journal
Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan: Carrying Forward the Majestic Legacy of the Agra Gharana
Kolkata: In the world of Hindustani classical music, where every note carries generations of memory and meaning, Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan has emerged as one of the most dedicated contemporary exponents of the Agra gharana. Born in 1974 into a family that has lived and breathed classical music for decades, the 50-year-old vocalist has spent his entire life working to preserve and enrich the distinctive, dhrupad-influenced khayal style that defines his musical heritage.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Journal
Ustad Faizan Ali Khan: Upholding a 500-Year Legacy of the Shamchaurasi Gharana
The Shamchaurasi Gharana—one of the subcontinent’s oldest schools of classical music—has carried its tradition across five centuries, passing from ustad to disciple, from father to son. Today, its legacy finds a powerful, youthful voice in Ustad Faizan Ali Khan, grandson of the legendary Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and son of celebrated classical vocalist Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Interview
“Music Found Me Long Before I Found It”: Aniruddha Roy On Growing Up with Sound, Experiments And Learning To Stay Curious
There are artists who choose music, and then there are artists raised by it long before they even realise it. Jamshedpur-born indie musician, producer and multi-instrumentalist Maestro Aniruddha Roy belongs firmly to the latter. His songs, which drift between electronic textures, indie pop moods and melodic ballads, carry the unmistakable sense of someone who creates from instinct rather than a formula.
By Aarohi Mehta2 months ago in Interview
