Legendary music composer Alauddin Ali was not merely a successful composer; he introduced a distinct musical sensibility and fundamentally reshaped the expressive language of Bangla film songs.

An 1851 ink-and-watercolor gift drawing titled A Type of Mother Hannah’s Pocket Handkerchief by Polly Jane Reed, a Shaker in New Lebanon, New York. Andrews Collection, Hancock Shaker Village, ...

Bengali cinema grew out of literature, folk traditions and a strong socialist ethos, centering its stories on the working classes. The 50s and 60s birthed a new wave which nurtured a screen shared by ...

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) will host its annual Nature Art Show & Sale at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland, with a member presale from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, and sale for the public with free ...

On a quiet street near Bayou Teche in New Iberia, where live oaks cast long shadows, Becky and Wyatt Collins’ yard gives away their secret. A gigantic wire rabbit sits on a bench reading a book. A two ...

From local musicians to hands-on art opportunities with member artists, Good Folk Fest is a celebration of creativity for all. Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and ...

Take a closer look at how 2025’s best nature photos turn everyday wild moments into stunning stories of life on Earth. Every year, the Nature’s Best Photography Award brings together photographers who ...

Summertime is typically considered Laguna Beach’s busy season, but as the calendar flips to November, a couple of marquee events will have a heavy presence in town. The Coast Film and Music Festival, ...

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan, lyricist Irshad Kamil and singer-composer Arijit Singh have joined forces for their latest song ‘Barkha’. The track has strong influences of Bengali ...

It will be an SOS message, a call to “Save Our Seas.” A unique “social sculpture” art exhibit will happen in Laguna Beach on Nov. 9, with 800 participants coming together to form the Morse code ...

Danny Thompson, the renowned bassist who was a member of the highly influential British folk rock band Pentangle, and played with such luminaries as Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel, has died. He was 86.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Westerleigh Folk Festival, a cherished Staten Island tradition, returned for its 18th year on Saturday, drawing thousands and bringing music, art, and family-friendly ...