Amaan Ali Bangash on why Indian classical music must evolve without compromise
As the Swami Haridas–Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav returned to Delhi this weekend, the mood inside the packed auditorium was one of quiet attentiveness. The 27th edition of the festival opened with performances that reaffirmed why this annual gathering continues to hold relevance in a rapidly changing cultural landscape, where patience, listening, and presence are increasingly…