Hyderabad’s Telugu bands keep the music alive

From virtual shows and honing skills to new avenues, musicians have kept themselves motivated to navigate the pandemic

Ever since live gigs resumed in cafes and pubs of Hyderabad in July, Telugu bands have begun to reconnect with music lovers again. Hit hard by the pandemic, live performers kept themselves motivated with virtual shows, exploring new avenues and honing skills. The lockdowns opened new avenues for these bands thanks to a surge in audience interest. Musicians from the bands talk of how they created opportunities amid an uncertain future fuelled by fears of a third wave.