the Time Slot
December Music Season is here and musicians of all ages come together at this time of year to fill the streets of Chennai with Carnatic Music . During Margazhi Maasam , you can practically catch a concert at any time during the day , anywhere . To rasikas it ’ s a chance to listen to upcoming talent during the day in the ‘ afternoon slots ’ and veterans in the field , who are typically featured from the 4pm slots onward . For young artists however , it is a chance to showcase their skills . But that isn ’ t all , young artists who sing those afternoon slots are given a time frame . And in a sense , it is a test . A test to see how well you can package a captivating concert within your specified time . Some ( I mean a few ) organizers are flexible about it and won ’ t look at five or ten minutes here and there . Others may just close the curtain on you ! Score speaks to three young upcoming vocalists about their thoughts on ‘ The Time Slot ’.
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Bharat Sundar