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Raghu Dixit: Love Delhi for its amazing intellectual and cultural vibe
Jun 29, PM IST
Singer Raghu Dixit talks about the special equation he shares with Delhi and tells us what keeps bringing him back to the city.
Singer-songwriter Raghu Dixit might have never sung most of his songs in Kannada, yet the year-old singer never misses an opportunity to perform in Delhi. As he gears up for his gig with his band, Raghu Dixit Project, in the Capital on July 1, he talks about his special equation with the city, his love for live performances and his recent foray into film music. Excerpts:
Your last performance in Delhi was in March and you’re back with yet another show. What brings you here so often?
Delhi has always been so high on energy, during all of our performances [in the past]. That’s something, which only Delhi offers, and we perform everywhere in the country. Even Pune doesn’t have that kind of energy, despite it being a place full of youngsters. We have had some memorable gigs in Delhi and this place has an amazing intellectual and cultural vibe, as opposed to Mumbai, which is more commercial and that’s even more special.
What are your thoughts on Justin Bieber getting slammed for lip-syncing at his India concert? Do you find it wrong?
I don’t think the
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Exclusive: In conversation with the No-Nonsense Musician – Raghu Dixit
A lanky young musician made an unusual request to Raghu Dixit. He wanted the frontman of The Raghu Dixit Project to listen to his demo.
The maestro obliged, but with a catch.
He wouldn't accept it for free and instead pay for the CD. The fan initially refused, but finally accepted a Rs. note grudgingly.
Dixit tells him, “If you yourself don’t think your music is worth charging, no one will pay for it either”.
That’s him in a nutshell. Cutting the crap, and straight from the heart.
We took our chances, and asked for a chat over coffe. He agreed, and even bought us coffee.
What has been keeping Raghu Dixit busy these days?
Lots of stuff man! Travelling, performing and three movies.
You’ve been working hard to revive folk music. How’s that going?
There is no question of reviving it. Folk or ethnic music wasn't dead in the first place. And, more importantly, who am I to revive it! We’re just presenting it in a different way. It’s like watching a baby being dressed differently every day.
How has the response been so far?
Well, I’m earning my bread and butter. So I guess it’s going well. We can’t complain.
Is it increasingly difficult for musicians to monetize their music now?
Not