‘HOW WOULD INDEPENDENT ARTISTES EARN A LIVING?’
Tensure a good experience. “These are tough times to and my heart goes out all artistes. I’ve been trying to work, write and compose a lot and being very careful about what I say yes or no to. In these unpredictable times, everyone is figuring out a solution. We need to do more for artistes. After all, we’re also a viable economic
the force,” she says, ruing
“lack of necessary support and representation”.
Work wise, Shankar’s album, Love Letters, has been nominated at the
63rd Annual Grammy Awards (her seventh Grammy nomination). Besides, she’s busy with her next album and various collaborations.
Recently, the 39-yearold, along with composer
the Alex Heffes, composed music for Mira Nair’s web
that show, A Suitable Boy, garnered praise. “It was
a such a good experience,
I’d learning process in fact. definitely want to do more
TV compositions for both
at and films. Somewhere, the moment, I’m looking
I for newer avenues and enjoy that,” she concludes. he pandemic affecting music industries across the globe has been a point of concern for months now, and everyone has their
for hopes pinned on 2021 things to get better. While
to funds are being raised help artistes in need, many feel online gigs seem to be the way forward for musicians to earn in such unprecedented times.
Sitar virtuoso Anoushka
a Shankar, however, has different perspective.
“It’s a tricky situation
she with online concerts.”
is feels, adding, “Everybody
suddenly performing online, so you could be watching your favourite artistes from wherever in the world, and that’s wonderful.
to But what happens
How independent artistes? do they get a chance? How do they earn a living?”
Shankar adds that online concerts aren’t a cakewalk. And she’s still figuring things out about live streaming, how much liberty one can take and