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Indian classical music often appears in conversations about cultural survival and digital trends. A striking figure circulates widely: streaming of Indian classical music on Spotify in India grew nearly 500 percent over two years, with over 45 percent of listeners under 25. This data point offers hope to those concerned about the Hindustani Carnatic music crisis. Yet, streaming numbers alone do not reveal the full story. Listening to a raga during a late-night study session i