Today’s Media Capsule features interviews with Indian Ocean and ace percussionist Taufiq Qureshi.
We’re not the only people who cover the Indian music scene, you know. The Media Capsule is a roundup of some of the stories about Indian music being covered in the press.
Music should not be restricted to a 10pm deadline: Taufiq
Times of India, February 20
Percussionist Taufiq Qureshi speaks to the Times of India about how the music scene in India has changed and how the 10pm deadline should be done away with.
Rabbi to perform at the World Sufi Spirit Festival
Times of India, February 19
Singer-songwriter Rabbi will be performing at the World Sufi Spirit Festival this year, alongside musicians from Egypt, Turkey, France, Pakistan, Paris, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Cochin and Lucknow along with traditional Rajasthani folk musicians.
No religion is against music: Rahul Ram
Times of India, February 20
Indian Ocean spoke to the Times of India after a recent performance in Raipur.
That’s all the news for today. Check back tomorrow for your dose of the Media Capsule.