Gag leaves music artistes with no source of income
The Hindu
They are not allowed to perform in temples and weddings due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Under normal circumstances, light music orchestra groups used to perform in several temple festivals and other events from March to June. However, the restrictions imposed by the government, denying permission for temple festivals due to rising COVID-19 positive cases, have robbed the orchestra musicians of their livelihood this year and left many in penury. P. Ayyanar, district deputy president of Medai Mellisai Mattrum Thozilnutpa Kalaignargal Sangam, says that for the hundreds of orchestra musicians across the State, temple festivals and weddings are the main sources of income. The musicians earn a decent income from March to June and this money sees them through the rest of the year.More Related News

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