TIDES OF NEW MUSIC

BESIDE the rising and falling tides, in a space gleaming with dim yellow lights, four-sided raised verandhas to sit, heights bound by roof tiles, there assembled a coterie of music lovers, to take delight in the new ways of Carnatic music.

- ANUSREE PV

In Chennai, the city that is a home to many art forms and art lovers, Spirit of Margazhi debuts its inaugural live concert, walking through the path of classical art and devotion. in the words of the curator, priya Murali, “Once predominantly attended by senior citizens and retired professionals, sabha kutcheries now draw a vibrant mix of audiences — including young children, passionate youth, and a promising gennext eager to immerse themselves in the classical arts.”