They may not be able to see the impact of partial curfew being implemented in view of COVID-19, but could definitely feel it.
Philanthropists’ “generous donations” to the visually impaired artists has come down. They sing songs at roadside shows in the city to eke out a living. Nowadays they find it difficult to make both ends meet, as people, of late, hardly stop at the roadside events.
“Even if I sing 10 songs at a stretch, we are unable to pool enough money to pay for a square meal a day,” says Yohan, a singer. He is one of the many visually impaired artists, who are dependent on roadside music shows.
They visit the city from various places across the State. They team up with different voluntary organisations or associations which help them in making necessary arrangements to organise the shows. Yohan, a native of Vissannapeta, takes help of the Dreams Foundation for the Blind.
There are about 18 members in the group, including graduates, pre-university and high-school…
