The members of girl-group Dhol.HER are united by their passion for this traditional percussion instrument. (Mohd Afizi Ismail @ FMT Lifestyle) It’s a rainy Friday night in the capital, and a deep, ...

Percussion instruments are an inherent part of the region’s Sufi shrines. They dominate gatherings at shrines and stir up the atmosphere during the many nocturnal sessions; anyone who has paid a visit ...

Growing up when many people said playing the dhol wasn’t for girls, Ankita Chopra always had her family’s encouragement. Now the Melbourne-based musician is drumming up attention. Melbourne-based ...

CHENNAI: Phrases like starting the New Year with a ‘bang’ or starting the New Year on a ‘high note’ acquire new dimensions when you experience 40 Puneri dhols, tols, and tashas being played at the ...

With a dhol in her hands and her feet stamping to the beat, Parv Kaur is spreading Punjabi culture across the globe. Say ‘Bhangra’ and one is immediately transported to a world of colourful dresses ...

Sikh community members after a practice session in preparation for ‘Dhol Fest 2025’ in Kuala Kubu Baru on Sept 6. (Roshan Singh pic) KUALA KUBU BARU: Come Sept 6, the township of Kuala Kubu Baru in ...

Dhol-tasha troupes won’t be allowed to occupy city junctions for more than 20 minutes this Ganeshotsav. “Every troupe will be allowed maximum 100 members. Only three troupes would be allowed for the ...

First state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra was organised by Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at BMCC College of Commerce in Pune PUNE: At the first state-level ...