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A personal note on Leonard Cohen and his voice. By MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. When I first heard “I am your man..” I knew my ears were hearing something completely new. It easily found its deep way down to my soul’s longing. More than lyrics, what penetrated was the voice, and the almost arhythmic rendering. Who owns this magical, mesmerising voice? Could
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South Indian actor and Malaylam singer Kalabhavan Mani was distinct with his versatile acting skills, legendary folk songs and pro-people cultural positions, writes MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. Almost one month has passed since the south Indian actor and Malayalam singer Kalabhavan Mani died. Although he had liver and kidney ailments, his family has cast doubts over his unexpected death; the Kerala police
» Read moreUstad Amjad Ali Khan, the world’s finest Sarod exponent and his brilliantly talented youthful sons Amaan and Ayaan engage you in an unforgettable conversation on their Sarods. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD listens to them at Calicut beach. Photographed by ABID ABOOBAKER. With certain fingers, a Sarod is more than an instrument and music is more than music. Longing is more than what you thought
» Read moreMehdi Hassan’s poignantly soulful rendering of ghazals is a proof that great singers give voice to your inner silences, writes MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. “Ab ke hum bichde to shayad kabhi khaabon me mile…” (As we part now, let’s hope to meet in dreams…) Mehdi Hassan keeps singing and his magical voice, with so much ihsaas and jazbaat, enchanting you timelessly. Great voices are like great
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