There is nothing new about associating Indian classical music with Western rock. Fifty years ago, the Beatles and Rolling Stones introduced Indian colours marginally into their music, giving rise to a trend known as Raga Rock. Today, with the proliferation of television channels and music shows, numerous talented rock bands have sprung up in India, with many trying to mix the nuances of Western rock with Indian classical and popular music. For many such bands in the South, the main source of inspiration is Carnatic music, and outstanding among them is Agam, a band of seven music-minded software professionals from Bengaluru. The...
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