More than 120 countries commemorate World Music Day as people organise free public concerts in parks, stadiums, and public places, mostly for music lovers and learners. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restricting activities this year, people are more likely to celebrate World Music Day virtually at home. History of World Music Day The first World Music Day was …
Under a moonlit ‘motta maadi’ on Saturday evening, Rahman’s songs from the 90s came to life thanks to hundreds of fans. Even as the musicians on stage played the background tunes and beats, the crowd, mostly consisting of 20-somethings, collectively sang superhit numbers like ‘Urvashi’, ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and ‘Jumbalakka’ and lit the night up. For the uninitiated, ‘motta maadi’ …
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