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Rise of the young brigade in Hindustani music Updated: Updated: March 04, 2021 22:31 IST The pandemic has brought some semblance of democracy to the world of Hindustani music by giving young artistes the centre stage Share Article The pandemic has brought some semblance of democracy to the world of Hindustani music by giving young artistes the centre stage As the fresh-faced youngster takes the stage, there are few expectations among the socially-distanced music lovers scattered around the Veer Savarkar Hall in central Mumbai. At best, you think, he will be competent; at worst, the occasional slip. Then Siddharth Belmannu starts and jaws drop. In a stunningly assured Todi, there is both flair and depth, confidence and quietude. This kind of craft is the preserve of the old masters, not of a 25-year-old.Belmannu was among the eight early career Hindustani vocalists to make their voices heard at Gharana GenNext, a 12-hour marathon hosted by impresario ....
New online series on Indian classical music features young artistes performing at unusual venues The inaugural episode of Now Hear Us also offers some glimpses into the musicians life as it shows Modak picking up his accompanists after leaving his Borivali home. Updated: December 13, 2020 11:13:16 am Hindustani classical vocalist Aditya Modak performs at Bharda New High School near Mumbai’s Azad Maidan for the first episode of IndianOil Now Hear Us. (Express) AFTER A gap of nearly eight months, Hindustani classical vocalist Aditya Modak drove to Bharda New High School near Mumbai’s Azad Maidan for his first outdoor performance since the Covid-19 lockdown. His performance rekindled the joy of being with his accompanists in a beautiful space. Modak was also nostalgic as he returned to the same venue where he took part in a music competition as an eight-year-old. ....