The renowned Carnatic singer will lead an informal live session on social media with music and conversations, to raise funds for artistes affected by COVID-19
Musicians engage with listeners in novel ways
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May 27, 2021 22:17 IST
Artistes are coming up with researched and thematic ideas to connect more deeply with online listeners
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Artistes are coming up with researched and thematic ideas to connect more deeply with online listeners
With time on their hands and normalcy nowhere in sight, Carnatic musicians are busy creating interesting and thematic music series on YouTube. Unlike during the first lockdown, which saw a surfeit of random and generally poor quality programming in a frenetic need to stay visible, these series are more about researching the nuances, knowledge-sharing, and documentation. Backed by the latest technology, the professionally produced series offer excellent options for musicians to engage with listeners in the absence of live concerts.
Performing arts will adopt a hybrid model in 2021
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December 31, 2020 17:26 IST
The performing arts will enjoy the best of both worlds live and virtual in the coming year
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The performing arts will enjoy the best of both worlds live and virtual in the coming year
Bharat Sundar: During the days of isolation, I went into an introspective mode. I learnt several significant musical lessons. I revisited old compositions, listened to legendary vocalists and learnt rare ragas. This self-immersive experience has reshaped my approach to virtual concerts. In 2021, even if we get back to performing for a live audience, virtual will exist alongside. We might be amazed by innovations in presentation, style and in the flexibility of format. Since listeners can go back repeatedly to virtual concert recordings, in the coming days, artistes will strive harder to make every concert sound different. The evolving repertoire may feature thematic concerts, new so