Carnatic classical musicians have a rich and varied collection of compositions, going back hundreds of years. Throughout the 20th century, Carnatic composers and performers have continued creating innovative and traditional pieces for vocal and instrumental performances. Yet the works of modern composers don’t see much airplay.
My article for Mint Lounge looks at how carnatic performers choose their concert repertoire and the factors that influence their choice of composers.As a community, Carnatic musicians have learned to make the familiar novel through innovation. We now need to learn to make the unfamiliar popular to delight, maintain and grow audiences. To read the article in Mint Lounge click here.
Please check out the music links below of some songs, composers, singers mentioned in the article.
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