Harmony Brewed: Singers Unite for Regional Music Rights

On February 13, 2026, in Hyderabad, over 40 singers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana gathered for Chai Pe Charcha. They focused on regional songs, the future of singing, and performer royalties. The meeting highlighted the importance of awareness, unity, and dignity for regional artists.

In a significant gathering in Hyderabad on February 13, 2026, more than 40 singers hailing from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana illuminated the potential of regional music at a noteworthy Chai Pe Charcha. This dialogue emphasized key themes including regional songs, the future trajectory of singing, and most notably, the pressing issue of achieving fair royalties for performers.

The convergence underscored how for years many vocal talents have contributed to films, devotional tracks, and independent music in a framework that often left them without fair compensation or acknowledgement. This meeting emerged as a pivotal chapter in acknowledging and addressing these challenges, marking a step toward collective empowerment and respect.

Sanjay Tandon, Founder and MD of ISAMRA, addressed the assembly, focusing on the vitality of regional singers, declaring them as cultural pillars. He remarked that understanding their rights will lead to communal dignity and self-respect. The gathering ended on a high note, reinforcing the belief that a consolidated effort will pave the future of the regional music landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)