#natyamnaatak – “Are You Old of Out of Date?”

I might feel young at heart, but I can always count on students for a reality check.

During a casual post-show meal with some students, current music trends and personal musical tastes became the topic of conversation. I clearly didn’t recognize many of the songs or artists being piped through the restaurant sound system. I admitted I wouldn’t know a Taylor Swift song if it hit me in the face (no offense to the very talented Ms. Swift). 

I’m just solidly Gen X when it comes to pop music taste.

Then a student asks, “So, Suchi akka, what are your favorite Western music songs or groups?”

I go on to name brilliant classic bands and artists like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Pat Benetar, Duran Duran, Led Zepellin, Prince, and many others.

“So, Suchi akka, do you like any music from the 21st century?”

Ouch.