/* ==========================================
   MANDAVADI ARTISTS PAGE STYLESHEET
   Aesthetic: Luxury Dark Crimson & Antique Gold Festival
   ========================================== */

/* ------------------------------------------
   Artists Specific Design Tokens
   ------------------------------------------ */
:root {
    --burgundy-primary: #a5002e;
    --burgundy-deep: #3b0010;
    --burgundy-darkest: #1a0006;
    --burgundy-card-bg: rgba(77, 0, 21, 0.65);
    --gold-primary: #e4a81b;
    --gold-bright: #ffd54f;
    --gold-glow: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.4);
    --gold-subtle: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.12);
    --card-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --card-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --card-border: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.22);
    --card-border-active: rgba(255, 213, 79, 0.7);
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --text-muted: #f2aba2;
    --text-gold-light: #fff2c6;
    --shadow-epic: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    --shadow-gold-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.25);
    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   Wrapper & Ambient Atmosphere
   ------------------------------------------ */
.artists-page-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--burgundy-darkest);
    color: var(--text-white);
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.ambient-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.38;
}

.orb-gold-1 {
    top: 8%;
    right: -120px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-primary), transparent 70%);
}

.orb-crimson-1 {
    top: 35%;
    left: -180px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ff004c, transparent 70%);
}

.orb-gold-2 {
    top: 65%;
    right: -100px;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-primary), transparent 70%);
}

.orb-crimson-2 {
    top: 88%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #a5002e, transparent 70%);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   BREADCRUMB BAR
   ------------------------------------------ */
.breadcrumb-bar {
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
    padding: 12px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.breadcrumb-list li a {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: rgba(242, 171, 162, 0.6);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list li[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   1. HERO SECTION
   ------------------------------------------ */
.artists-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 140px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-backdrop-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(1.2);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform 10s ease-out;
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.6) 0%,
        rgba(59, 0, 16, 0.75) 45%,
        rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.98) 100%
    );
}

.hero-overlay-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.artists-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}

.hero-badge-pill svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.artists-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-title-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 20%, var(--gold-bright) 60%, var(--gold-primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.artists-hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.28rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-primary));
    color: #1a0006;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, var(--gold-bright));
    color: #1a0006;
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.4);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Audio Wave Visualizer Animation */
.hero-soundwave {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.soundwave-bar {
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: soundwaveBounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.soundwave-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 24px; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 32px; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 18px; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 28px; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(6) { height: 14px; animation-delay: 0.15s; }

/* Scroll Down Prompt */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 25px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.scroll-mouse-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scrollDot 1.8s infinite;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   SECTION HEADINGS & COMMON ELEMENTS
   ------------------------------------------ */
.artists-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-header-centered {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.section-tag-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 5px 18px;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.section-tag-badge svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
}

.section-title-large {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.divider-gold-line {
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   2. INTRODUCTION: THE SOUND OF MANDAVADI
   ------------------------------------------ */
.intro-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--burgundy-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-epic);
    position: relative;
}

.intro-lead-quote {
    font-family: 'Shrikhand', serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.intro-text-column p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.intro-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding: 0;
}

.intro-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-gold-light);
}

.intro-features-list svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.intro-media-column {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-epic);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.3);
}

.intro-media-column img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.intro-media-column:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.intro-media-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   3. ARTIST FILTERING TABS
   ------------------------------------------ */
.filter-bar-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.filter-tabs-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary), var(--gold-bright));
    color: #1a0006;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.35);
}

.filter-count {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: inherit;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   4. FEATURED HEADLINER SPOTLIGHT
   ------------------------------------------ */
.featured-spotlight-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(77, 0, 21, 0.9) 0%, rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-epic);
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-glow-corner {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-glow), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.spotlight-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-epic);
    min-height: 480px;
}

.spotlight-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.featured-spotlight-card:hover .spotlight-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.spotlight-live-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.spotlight-live-badge span.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ff004c;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff004c;
    animation: blinkDot 1.4s infinite;
}

.spotlight-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.spotlight-role-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.spotlight-name {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.spotlight-bio {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.spotlight-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
}

.meta-item-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.meta-item-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.spotlight-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tag-pill {
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-gold-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.spotlight-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   5. ARTISTS DYNAMIC GRID & CARDS
   ------------------------------------------ */
.artists-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.artist-card {
    background: var(--burgundy-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.artist-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.2);
}

.artist-card-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 110%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a0006;
}

.artist-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.artist-card:hover .artist-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.artist-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(26, 0, 6, 0) 40%,
        rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.85) 85%,
        rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.98) 100%
    );
}

.artist-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.artist-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.artist-card-category {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.artist-card-name {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.artist-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.artist-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
}

.btn-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-card-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-card-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   6. PERFORMANCE SET TIMELINE
   ------------------------------------------ */
.performance-schedule-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.schedule-set-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.schedule-set-card:hover {
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.schedule-time-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.schedule-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.schedule-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   7. "THE MUSIC BEHIND THE CELEBRATION" &
      "AHMEDABAD SEO SECTION"
   ------------------------------------------ */
.editorial-essay-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--burgundy-darkest) 0%, rgba(59, 0, 16, 0.7) 50%, var(--burgundy-darkest) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
}

.essay-columns-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.essay-text-block h3 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.essay-text-block p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.essay-highlight-box {
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 22px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.essay-highlight-box p {
    color: var(--text-gold-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   8. CINEMATIC ARTIST GALLERY
   ------------------------------------------ */
.gallery-mosaic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.gallery-tile {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.25);
    background: #1a0006;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-tile-large {
    grid-column: span 7;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.gallery-tile-tall {
    grid-column: span 5;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.gallery-tile-wide {
    grid-column: span 6;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.gallery-tile-medium {
    grid-column: span 6;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.gallery-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.gallery-tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-tile-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
}

.gallery-tile:hover .gallery-tile-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-tile-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-tile-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   9. ARTIST VIDEO SECTION
   ------------------------------------------ */
.videos-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.video-card {
    background: var(--burgundy-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.2);
}

.video-card-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a0006;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.video-play-btn-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.video-play-btn-circle svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: #1a0006;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.video-card-thumb-wrap:hover .video-play-btn-circle {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.video-duration-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.video-card-body {
    padding: 22px;
}

.video-artist-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.video-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.video-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   10. ARTIST EXPERIENCE 4 PILLARS
   ------------------------------------------ */
.experience-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(77, 0, 21, 0.7) 0%, rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.8) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.2);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.pillar-icon-box svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   11. RELATED BLOG SECTION
   ------------------------------------------ */
.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--burgundy-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--card-border-active);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.15);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 60%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a0006;
}

.blog-card-thumb img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-info {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-read-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   12. FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ------------------------------------------ */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--burgundy-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.faq-icon-svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-plus-vertical {
    display: none;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 26px 22px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.1);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   13. FINAL CINEMATIC CTA
   ------------------------------------------ */
.artists-final-cta-section {
    padding: 80px 0 120px;
}

.final-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(165, 0, 46, 0.85) 0%, rgba(59, 0, 16, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.25);
}

.cta-flourish-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.final-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-gold-light);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.final-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   14. MODAL PLAYERS & LIGHTBOX
   ------------------------------------------ */
.media-modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 0, 3, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.media-modal-backdrop.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.media-modal-container {
    background: #1a0006;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-width: 880px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.media-modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(228, 168, 27, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-bright);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.media-modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    color: #1a0006;
}

.media-modal-video-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%;
    background: #000;
}

.media-modal-video-frame video,
.media-modal-video-frame iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.media-modal-caption-bar {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: rgba(26, 0, 6, 0.95);
}

.media-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.media-modal-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ------------------------------------------ */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--gold-bright)); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold-bright)); }
}

@keyframes soundwaveBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.3); }
    50% { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

@keyframes scrollDot {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
    80% { transform: translate(-50%, 12px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes blinkDot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .intro-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .featured-spotlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .spotlight-media {
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .essay-columns-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .gallery-tile-large,
    .gallery-tile-tall,
    .gallery-tile-wide,
    .gallery-tile-medium {
        grid-column: span 6;
        min-height: 240px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .artists-hero {
        min-height: 80vh;
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .filter-tabs-nav {
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 6px 12px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .filter-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .gallery-mosaic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gallery-tile-large,
    .gallery-tile-tall,
    .gallery-tile-wide,
    .gallery-tile-medium {
        grid-column: span 1;
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .spotlight-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .intro-features-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .final-cta-box {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}
