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Creating a Symphony of the Past and Future
India is known worldwide for its diverse and rich musical heritage, an attribute brilliantly exemplified by the unique place that is the Indian Music Experience (IME) Museum. Located in Bengaluru's bustling JP Nagar, the IME serves as the country's premier interactive music museum. This ground-breaking institution is a non-profit initiative...
Sarangi
The Sarangi is a bowed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent. With roots stretching back over three centuries, the Sarangi has been a key part of classical, folk, and Sufi musical traditions. Traditionally played by the nomadic community of musicians, the Sarangi has evolved into a prominent accompaniment and solo instrument in Hindusta...
The Harmony Chorus
A special concert by The Harmony Chorus, celebrating women composers, directed by Sandra Oberoi was hosted at IME museum. The concert featured Western Classical songs by Clara Schumann, Alma Mahler, Fanny Mendelssohn, among others, Musical Theatre repertoire by Kirsten Andersen-Lopez, Allee Willis, Sara Bareilles, and contemporary pop song-wr...
Jackfruit
IME museum in partnership with Bhoomija Trust presented Jackfruit 2023 during September. As a museum and educational institution, children and young people are at the core of the work we do, because one day they will be the musicians and music lovers of tomorrow. Vidushi Shubha Mudgal Ji curated this year’s edition and featured an exciting li...
Summersalt
A concert by Summersalt was presented in October. Summersalt is a folk-fusion band deeply rooted in the indigenous music of Meghalaya. Blending Khasi and English lyrics, their songs were marked by wit and humor. The band's unique sound incorporated both standard and lesser-known indigenous instruments, reflecting the rich culture of the Khasi C...
Tribute to Ameen Sayani
The late Ameen Sayani (Indian radio announcer) was in Bengaluru in 2018 and was hosted by the Indian Music Experience. “ Sayani spoke of his love for Indian classical music and how Radio Ceylon started in India when he visited the museum. Even at his advanced aged, the voice that serenaded generations of Indians graced us with his iconic...
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