Travel Tracks » Indian music

Renaissance Woman

Anne Stewart - Travel Tracks — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:06:46 +0000

Talk about multi-talented. Not many leaders of the world of business and finance can also claim to be Grammy-nominated singers. Chandrika Tandon can.

Born in India, Tandon was trained in classical Indian vocalization as a girl, influenced by her talented mother. Instead of the arts, however, Tandon pursued business, spending years as a partner with McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, and then founding Tandon Capital Associates, Inc. in New York City.

Tandon’s musical gift kept calling to her, however, and Soul CallSoul Call, her second album, is the remarkable result. The mellow album arranges traditional Sanskrit chants, and Tandon’s clear voice deserves every bit of the praise it’s been receiving.

Chaiyya Chaiyya

Anne Stewart - Travel Tracks — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:24:39 +0000

Anyone who has seen the film Inside Man with Denzel Washington and Clive Owen has probably had a hard time keeping the head from bobbing during the end credits. The song that accompanies the credits is supremely catchy, and for good reason—it’s straight out of Bollywood. The tune is called “Chaiyya Chaiyya,” and it’s got an irresistible beat. Check out the original Bollywood video:

Bollywood Then And Now

Anne Stewart - Travel Tracks — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:37:20 +0000

India’s film industry is known for its color and flash—lavish romantic musicals with eye-popping costumes, energetic dance numbers, and guaranteed mega-hit songs. Some of the story lines may be cheesy, but the performances are great entertainment in any language. Here are four videos, two from Bollywood’s past and two from its present. Note how the dynamic between the male and female leads has changed over the years—much the same as it has in American cinema. But forget the politics and enjoy these toe-tapping show-stoppers!

If you just can’t get enough, click here for a bonus video—it’s the best of the bunch.