Nuqoosh (Imprints) is a deeply evocative album shaped primarily by the celebrated Urdu poet Ajay Sahaab, one of the most ...

The renowned singer Hariharan has had a prolific, genre-crossing career, but the ghazal remains his heartbeat. His recently released album, Jaan Meri, comprises five ghazals with poetry by Farhat ...

Pankaj Udhas, the Indian singer renowned as an exponent of the ghazal form of musical poetry, died in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 72. Udhas’ daughter Nayaab revaled the news via an ...

Last weekend, the majestic Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi turned into a lyrical haven as the melodious ghazals floated through its illuminated gardens. Shaam-e-Ghazal, a musical evening presented by ...

These days, many young singers are exploring and sharing their musical talents — but some voices have a way of melodiously standing out. When 20-year-old Jyothi Sharma renders ghazal after ghazal, you ...

Ranbir Kumar’s performances are always a memorable experience for Urdu ghazal enthusiasts. He regards legendary singer Jagjit Singh as his mentor and admires famous ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan.

Across centuries and faiths, the words of Sufi saints and the mystical poets have travelled through music, poetry, and oral storytelling — and now they form the centrepiece of an evening that blends ...