Posts tagged ‘Susheela Raman’

Good Times Planner: January 2012

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

The Good Times Planner is your guide to the best gigs around the country this month.

A Global Music Festival, Oh Yes, In Chennai

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

The southern city can now boast a new three-day festival with an eclectic mix of international and local acts.

Live: Mumbai Mirror Live Jam @ Bandra Fort, Mumbai

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

The seaside venue played host to a Bangalore folk act, Pakistani rockers, and a London-born, Tam-Bram Carnatic-soul singer.

Fly On The Wall: Volume 3

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Susheela Raman, Ankur & The Ghalat Family and a new Live From The Console documentary feature in the latest edition of Fly On The Wall.

Watch: ‘Raise Up’ – Susheela Raman

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Ms Raman is out with a video for the first single of her new album Vel. Set around a bonfire on a beach in Pondicherry, the video features Rajasthani folk musicians including Kutle Khan.

Record Time: New CDs On NH7

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

We’ve got a bunch of full CDs up on NH7 for your streaming pleasure. Check out some of the latest albums and EPs by Indian artists that we’ve got in their entirety.

2010: The Year in Photos

Friday, December 24th, 2010

We attended gigs around the country this year. From metal to electronica to folk fusion, check out some of the best pictures from live performances we checked out in 2010.

Susheela Raman, Indian Ocean Close The Dewarists Stage On Day 2

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

British Tamilian singer Susheela Raman and New Delhi folk fusion act Indian Ocean closed The Dewarists Stage on Day Two of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender. Their sets were preceeded by performances from Airport, Ankur & The Ghalat Family and Swarathma. We’ve got setlists, pictures and details.

Susheela Raman Plots India Tour

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

British-Tamilian singer Susheela Raman will play four cities this month, including a stop at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Pune. Dates and deets inside.

Susheela Raman – Raise Up EP

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Her music is a devilish art. It forces one to almost involuntary action. When she cries, “Raise up your hands”, your limbs move without choice. When she looks at you with those piercing, fiery eyes, you are helpless. We’re giving away a free download of Susheela Raman’s Raise Up EP!

Asian Dub Foundation To Headline Bacardi NH7 Weekender

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Our very own three-day jaunt in Pune will be headlined by the influential British electronica act. Almost synonymous with the British Asian underground movement, the rapcore/dancehall/reggae/awesomesauce act will be joined by other surprise international acts including The Magic Numbers and more! Check inside for our international lineup announcer!

Mekaal Hasan Band Tour Canceled

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The coming Mekaal Hasan Band India tour has been cancelled due to the forces of evil unavailability of visas. Details inside.

Cover Story: ‘Heart and Soul’

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Susheela Raman’s take on this Joy Division song is one of the highlights of her excellent covers album 33 1/3. New Cover Story!

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

We’re taking the day off tomorrow to celebrate the sinking elephant god. Susheela Raman sends her wishes.

Jodhpur Folk Festival Gets Dated, Lineup

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

This year’s instalment will see performances by, among others, Susheela Raman and sufi rock act Mekaal Hasan Band. We have details.

Live: Susheela Raman @ Blue Frog

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

As cynical human beings, we’re often prone to making sweeping judgments about our cultural state of affairs. “Rock ‘n roll is dead”, “No one writes good tunes anymore”, “Backstreet Boys are gay”, et al. Last night Susheela Raman converted an urban audience at the Blue Frog into devotees of her church. Click to read more