Archive · 18 Jan 2026

Mumbai's Carnatic Music Scene Seeks Growth

Mumbai's Carnatic Music Scene Seeks Growth

Mumbai recently hosted a two-day Carnatic music festival called Mumbai Marghazi Mahotsavam.

Many famous musicians performed, and the audience enjoyed a variety of musical styles.

The festival also served South Indian food to make the experience more authentic.

While Mumbai has a lot of Hindustani classical music events, there are fewer Carnatic music events.

This is because Carnatic musicians are mostly based in Chennai, and the audience for Carnatic music in Mumbai is smaller.

The article suggests that more events, better infrastructure, and more corporate support could help grow the Carnatic music scene in Mumbai.

It also mentions that there should be a variety of artists and not just the same ones performing at every event.

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