Sunil Sampat

Sunil Sampat

‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Review: A Spectacular, Transformative Musical‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Review: A Spectacular, Transformative Musical

‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Review: A Spectacular, Transformative Musical

This was arguably the most dramatic, opulent and spectacular theatre production witnessed in Mumbai in a long while

March 18, 2025
Jazz Corner: A Women’s Day Salute to the Remarkable Indian Jazz VocalistsJazz Corner: A Women’s Day Salute to the Remarkable Indian Jazz Vocalists

Jazz Corner: A Women’s Day Salute to the Remarkable Indian Jazz Vocalists

From Pam Crain and Asha Puthli to Usha Uthup, Vasundhara Vee and more

March 7, 2025
Mahindra Blues Festival 2025 Review: When Blues Greats Took Over MumbaiMahindra Blues Festival 2025 Review: When Blues Greats Took Over Mumbai

Mahindra Blues Festival 2025 Review: When Blues Greats Took Over Mumbai

Ruthie Foster won hearts with two distinct sets, while Indian artists like Megan Murray and Kanchan Daniel took the festival…

February 20, 2025
Jazz Corner: There Will Never Be Another Like Zakir HussainJazz Corner: There Will Never Be Another Like Zakir Hussain

Jazz Corner: There Will Never Be Another Like Zakir Hussain

The Recording Academy let themselves down in ‘overlooking’ the tabla great in their In Memoriam segment

February 20, 2025
Theater Review: ‘Chandni Raatein’ Brings Hindustani Classical to St. PetersburgTheater Review: ‘Chandni Raatein’ Brings Hindustani Classical to St. Petersburg

Theater Review: ‘Chandni Raatein’ Brings Hindustani Classical to St. Petersburg

Adapted for the stage by Purva Naresh, the production by Aadyam Theatre is the Indian adaptation of Fyodr Dostoevsky’s short…

February 13, 2025
Ash Chandler Talks New Musical ‘That’s Life’Ash Chandler Talks New Musical ‘That’s Life’

Ash Chandler Talks New Musical ‘That’s Life’

The seasoned Indo-American artist looks back at his journey in music, theater and more, including his new band Citizen Too

February 10, 2025
Inside The Phantom of the Opera’s Mumbai Debut with Director Rainer FriedInside The Phantom of the Opera’s Mumbai Debut with Director Rainer Fried

Inside The Phantom of the Opera’s Mumbai Debut with Director Rainer Fried

'I cannot wait to get to Mumbai to experience how Indian audiences respond to the show,' says the associate director

January 31, 2025
SoundRise Review: Rynosax and The Soul City Lead a Great Community InitiativeSoundRise Review: Rynosax and The Soul City Lead a Great Community Initiative

SoundRise Review: Rynosax and The Soul City Lead a Great Community Initiative

The latest edition of free-to-attend community concert series SoundRise brought soul, Motown and R&B classics

January 28, 2025
Jazz Corner: Is There A Need For Music Categories?Jazz Corner: Is There A Need For Music Categories?

Jazz Corner: Is There A Need For Music Categories?

On the unnecessary need to pigeonhole modern music and whether categorization truly makes it easier to understand or appreciate

January 21, 2025
Jazz Corner: Alternate Jazz Masterpieces – Part 2Jazz Corner: Alternate Jazz Masterpieces – Part 2

Jazz Corner: Alternate Jazz Masterpieces – Part 2

From Ray Charles to Sonny Rollins, O.C. Smith and more, here are under-the-radar jazz masterpiece albums you need to hear

January 2, 2025