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The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tamil Jazz Collective brings Carnatic fusion to global jazz stages
When Maria sang, 'how do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?' in the Sound of Music, she was probably talking about Harini Iyer. Her hair is slicked back with a pastel bandana and a flowy shirt. Her look, as easy as Sunday morning, with a vermillion bindi firmly on her forehead. This bindi or pottu, a part of the Tamil Jazz Collective logo, is a nod to her Tamil roots even as jazz has given her wings. Singing as her musical alter ego, Ella Subramaniam, the journey to synthesise this unique Carnatic-jazz sound has been a decade in the making. Harini, a software engineer with a Masters in Engineering Management from the US, , credits her female gurus with her musical metamorphosis. Her mother initially 'pushed her to formally study Carnatic' and guru Akhila Siva is the soul behind her love for her Carnatic sound. Back in 2014 while in the US, Harini collaborated with Krithi Rao, creating the duo Harmonic Flaneurs. The artiste's journey began with performances of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' at countless open mics. She learnt audio production and spent time furthering her craft at Berklee College of Music in 2018, where her mentor Lisa Thornson observed Harini had a natural predilection for Flamenco music that somehow synced with her Carnatic roots. This journey to Tamil jazz has clearly been long and eventful. Harini explored this unique Tamil-jazz confluence with Ella Fitzgerald's track 'Misty'. She says that it is an exercise in vocal production, where you take any piece of music, and add your mother tongue to it to produces certain tonalities. 'To me singing jazz in English sounded plain, I'm not Ella Fitzgerald. You can only explore that music with empathy, it is not instinctive. I felt a lot more confident and grounded singing in Tamil,' she says. Harini taught at the Nepal Jazz Conservatory, but somehow 'she's a Carnatic singer,' did not quite fit, and neither did she feel a full embrace with only her jazz persona. One had to meet in the middle. Creating a Collective The Tamil Jazz Collective was born during the last few months of 2024, with Sahib Singh and Shylu Ravindran , creative forces behind the fusion band, Jatayu. Sahib Singh says new sounds usually find a mixed reception in India. 'Earlier, when I had performed across South-East Asia, they were far more accepting of our experiments, than the Indian audiences. Off late, we find more crowds who come with an open mind, and enjoy the music even if they don't understand the language.' With an original Tamil version of 'Take Five' by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, with the original lyrics penned by Brubeck's wife Lola and performed by Carmen McRae in 1961, the collective has received mixed reviews online. Purists are calling out their fusion music, while others cannot wait to attend a concert, collaborate or even host them in Louisiana, the birthplace of jazz, soul and the blues. Performing in Kerala, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Goa, Harini, Sahib and Shylu, plan to expand the collective with an eclectic group of musicians, possibly adding a 'string section, double bass, horn section, saxophone, and ultimately a full orchestra, when the budgets accommodate multiple collaborators,' adds Sahib optimistically. Currently Harini translates English lyrics of jazz songs into Tamil. However, 'just translation doesn't work sometimes because the metaphors and cultural context are different,' explains Harini. The collective has unique musical arrangements that even allow impromptu collaborations at various venues and cities. Harini's musicology encompasses classics like 'Summertime' , 'All of Me' and 'It Could Happen to You' besides original compositions. As the collective moves forward, it has ambitions to, make Chennai a hub for cross-cultural collaboration, says Sahib, while Harini is in Berlin at the moment to study filming musical compositions, while also performing with multiple ensembles at various music venues across the city (Community Chai, Music Pool Berlin and Sofar Sounds Berlin). The trio is currently booked for performances across India through 2025, and is keen on releasing their music on streaming platforms this year.
Metro
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Adele thanks Netflix hit for 'changing relationship with son'
Brit pop icon Adele has attributed the Netflix hit Adolescence to 'changing her relationship' with son Angelo. The Rolling in the Deep songstress, 37, shares her 13-year-old son with ex-husband Simon Konecki, 51. Mother and son have apparently been overwatching the Stephen Graham crime drama together. Released on Netflix in March, Adolescence follows the fallout as teenager Katie is brutally stabbed to death by 13-year-old classmate Jamie (Owen Cooper). As the youth is taken into custody and questioned over the crime, he reveals a terrifying attitude to masculinity and gender roles. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Its hard-hitting story has resonated with audiences around the world – including Adele, who was so taken by its message that she penned letters to the show's director, Philip Barantini. Speaking at a masterclass with the Royal Television Society, Philip spoke of the global impact Adolescence had found since its release. 'I am getting messages, inundated on Instagram, from people from all over the world who can relate to this story or have really been affected by it. That, for me, has blown my mind a little bit,' The Sun reported him as saying. He continued: 'I had a text message from Steven Spielberg, who has watched it twice, and I got letters from Adele last week – handwritten letters from Adele. 'I mean, just like saying that she had watched it with her son, and it has changed their relationship.' The show has sparked debate in all circles since its release on March 13, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer going so far as to suggest it be played in schools. Writing for Metro, the Prime Minister said: 'As a father, watching Adolescence with my teenage son and daughter, it hit home hard. 'Adolescence has given a voice to everyone fearful and isolated, wondering what to do and wanting to change the culture of male violence. 'It has lit a touchpaper. It may save lives. It has the power to change our country. 'I am so pleased that as many people as possible will watch it.' The show has been watched by over 141million people so far, setting the record for most views for a limited series within the first two weeks of release. It has propelled young star Owen into the stratosphere, appearing in a music video for Sam Fender last month, with a role in Emerald Fennell's new Wuthering Heights adaptation still to come. Meanwhile, screen dad Stephen has speculated on how a second series might play out, suggesting that it could follow a different story and different family. 'If we were to go again, would I like it to go again? With a different story completely? Yes,' he told Variety. When not bonding with her son over the Netflix smash, Adele has reportedly been making plans to grow her family. Shortly after her 2021 divorce, she began seeing American sports agent Rich Paul, 44. Last year, she appeared to confirm that she and Paul were engaged, showing off a sparkling engagement ring while on stage at her Las Vegas residency. This came as one fan unveiled a marriage proposal via a sign in the crowd, reading: Will you marry me?' She replied: 'I can't marry you because I'm already getting married' – showcasing a dazzling ring to rapturous applause from the crowd. Earlier in 2024, Adele also revealed plans for a second child, telling her audience: 'Once I am done with all my obligations and all of my shows, I want to have a baby. 'I want a girl because I've already got a boy. I feel like she might be like the person I love the most in the world, but also probably hate the most in the world – that is what I feel will happen.' More Trending Her relationship with son Angelo might be going from strength to strength (thanks, Adolescence!) but she doesn't anticipate a daughter being such smooth sailing. 'She's going to put me in my place all the time, isn't she?' she joked. 'With me as her mother and Rich as her father, she's going to be a bossy little queen, isn't she?' View More » Adolescence is streaming on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: R-Truth 'signs new WWE contract' and returns under real name after fierce backlash MORE: WWE Money In The Bank 2025 UK start time for Netflix live stream MORE: Netflix is hours away from dropping all 6 episodes of 'traumatic' Australian thriller
Express Tribune
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West's Grammys snub: Rapper failed to stage photo op with Taylor Swift
Kanye West attempted to orchestrate a red carpet photo opportunity with Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys but was met with resistance, sources claim. According to an insider speaking to The U.S. Sun, West was actively seeking information on Swift's arrival and seating to "bump into her and chat in front of the cameras." The rapper, accompanied by his wife Bianca Censori, made headlines for their appearance, particularly due to Censori's sheer, see-through dress. However, Kanye's bid for a staged reunion with Swift—likely to reignite media buzz—fell flat as no one was willing to facilitate the moment. Sources say Kanye and his entourage were inquiring about Swift's movements throughout the night, but event staff avoided any involvement. "No one wanted to help," an insider noted. "They didn't want to create a potentially weird situation." Swift, who attended solo with boyfriend Travis Kelce busy preparing for the Super Bowl, appeared unaffected by the situation. She spent the evening cheering on fellow artists Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Kanye, reportedly barred from the event despite a nomination, left for his own after-party in East LA, where Censori entertained guests by singing Adele's Rolling in the Deep. His attempt to reclaim public sympathy seemingly failed, leaving him empty-handed at the star-studded ceremony.
