Frontwoman Abi Natesh plays the seven-stringed veena in the Philly-based band, which will be at Warehouse on Watts on June 5.

Music not only hones skills but also fosters confidence in Kirthy (right) and Darshena as they embrace their roots. Photos: The Star/P. Nathan Darshena Varni Jayakumar, 14, may look like a shy ...

The Rudra Veena, an ancient and almost forgotten Indian musical instrument, is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva while contemplating the perfect beauty of his consort Parvati. Its ...

Nirmala Rajasekar is one of the top performers of the veena - a South Indian stringed instrument - in the world. She makes her home in Plymouth, but spends three to four months each year on tour. When ...

Even as the world was in uproar in mid-March, the Gajveena, a statuesque instrument that blends the looks and sound of the double bass and rudra veena, made a striking debut at the Guthman Musical ...

The winner of the popular singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs will receive a special gift from the Mangeshkar family - a pure silver 'Veena' instrument. Usha Mangeshkar, a member of the ...