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The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns to Bengaluru March 7-8, spotlighting India's diverse rhythmic traditions from temple drums to contemporary beats. Women drummers, tribal artists, and classical masters will share the stage to celebrate the country's rich percussion heritage.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.
A 26-year-old kabuki actor is taking Japan's centuries-old theatrical art to three European cities, offering audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at the intricate process of transforming into female characters. The tour marks kabuki's return to Europe after eight years.
A Pasadena dance company is celebrating 20 years of transforming cancer survivors' spoken experiences into powerful choreography. Their signature production "Healing Blue" returns to the stage this Sunday, continuing a unique tradition of healing through movement.
While major artists canceled Kennedy Center performances over political concerns, a small Canadian ice skating troupe quietly kept their commitment. Their decision to stay highlights the complex choices facing artists during cultural upheaval.
Shrey Panchal went from hiding backstage to performing Lavani, a traditional Indian folk dance, in full saree on center stage. His journey is breaking gender barriers in classical Marathi dance.
A Nigerian magician just shattered a 20-year-old world record by performing magic non-stop for 50 hours straight. FaddotheGreat's achievement puts African magic on the global stage.
Ancient Egypt meets modern opera as archaeologist Zahi Hawass unveils a three-year labor of love bringing King Tutankhamun's story to the stage. The premiere blends Italy's classical music tradition with Egypt's rich history for a global audience.
When tragedy struck Sydney, the city's premier arts festival transformed into something more powerful: a space for healing through performance. Eight shows proved art can help communities find hope together.
Over three days in Udaipur, India, 30 performers proved the human voice is still powerful enough to captivate audiences without screens or speakers. The festival welcomed 400 listeners into warm tents where ancient tales and modern stories flowed together.
A student battling a rare immune disease became the first to compete online at India's largest school arts festival and earned an A grade. The 64th Kerala State School Arts Festival proved that art creates understanding and breaks barriers.
Classical performers in India are rediscovering Sanskrit not as a dead language, but as the secret ingredient that transforms good art into transcendent performance. By studying ancient texts, dancers and singers are unlocking emotional depth their instincts alone couldn't reach.