The four-day music festival featured both veterans as well as emerging artists. Swararaga Sudha 2022, a four-day music festival held recently in Thrissur, Kerala marked …
Author: G S Paul
G S Paul
GS Paul is an eminent art columnist and critic. He has been writing for national dailies such as The Hindu for more than three decades. Currently, he is the Editorial Advisor of India Art Review.
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