Fair play, fair pay: The Indian music industry and royalties

Fair play, fair pay: The Indian music industry and royalties

Here is a maths problem starring singer Lata Mangeshkar, composer R.D. Burman, lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, and director Prakash Mehra. In the winter of 1972, their song ‘Kaanta Laga’ debuted, making them X amount of money. Then, in 2002, came a remix, arguably one of the most famous iterations, picturing a sultry Shefali Jariwala in a […]

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How restaurants and cafes in Thiruvananthapuram are giving  patronage to open mics

How restaurants and cafes in Thiruvananthapuram are giving patronage to open mics

Open mics in restaurants in the city give a platform for musicians and standup comedians Open mics in restaurants in the city give a platform for musicians and standup comedians “I had no stage fear, there was no pressure,” says Arathy Prasad about her open mic performance at Cricket Shack café near Kazhakkoottam, a week […]

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