The 24-year-old discusses her journey, the politics of patriarchy and caste, and what drives the music of the band she’s in, The Casteless Collective. Isaivani is simultaneously warm and fierce.

Sivakarthikeyan has lent his voice for a song in Chachi’s Sixer He says, “It is a love gaana with unique lyrics — it will be a treat for those who love the genre. Siva said ‘yes’ immediately when he ...

GV Prakash is delighted that his Vaanganna Vanakkanganna from Thalaivaa has won Music director GV Prakash is delighted that his Vaanganna Vanakkanganna from the Vijay-starrer Thalaivaa has won the ...

The gaana is a popular musical genre in Tamil film music. Usually consisting of lyrics in the Madras baashai, this genre, comprising songs set to foot-tapping local beats, was most popular in the 90s.

“We might sing all over the world, but we are hardly recognised or lauded for our talent in our hometown and have no proper backing,” said S. Das, a gaana singer from Chennai. He was one of the many ...