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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 ....