The charm of full-fledged Carnatic music concerts accompanied by various traditional instruments is fading due to reduced attention spans and shorter concerts. One such instrument, the morsing, has been a big hit with its bell-like tone and artistry. However, there are fewer practitioners and the instrument is used less frequently in concerts nowadays. Despite this, there are still accomplished morsing artists who continue to showcase its aesthetics. Another percussion instrument, the gethu vadyam, is also on the verge of extinction.
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Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, is experiencing a decline in hosting global musicians and concerts. The lack of sponsor support, ticket sales, suitable venues, and inadequate infrastructure are major challenges. Inaccessibility, unfavorable weather conditions, and the city’s focus on Bollywood music contribute to the absence of international shows. Kolkata is ready to pay for concerts by Bollywood singers, Hindustani classical music concerts, and DJ nights.
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World-renowned Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say’s concerts in Switzerland have been cancelled by organisers. The cancellation comes after Say made critical social media posts about Israeli policies in Gaza. Say was due to perform with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in Zurich, Bern, Geneva, and Lucerne. The concerts were organised by the event unit of the retail company Migros. Migros cited Say’s social media posts as the reason for his removal from the lineup.
