Shubha Mudgal on the role of an artist in times of unrest

“In the dark times will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing about the dark times.” —Bertolt Brecht.

The renowned Hindustani vocalist Shubha Mudgal talks about how art cannot function in a vaccum, by ignoring the currents in society. It is important for an artist to give voice to her conscience whenever the need arises.