Tag: Carnatic music
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Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi’s Iconic Status Challenged: TM Krishna Tarnishes Legacy With Divisive Identity Politics
TMK used the twin factoids to create a Brahmin/Devadasi framework to explore the global legacy of MS and Carnatic music. He embarked on this project by focussing on the marital relationship between Brahmin freedom fighter T Sadasivam and MS, who had a mixed Brahmin-Devadasi background.… Read More
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T M Krishna Can No Longer Have The Cake And Eat It Too — Carnatic ‘Musicdom’ Stands Up For Itself
Last Sunday (17 March) when the exclusivist Music Academy announced its prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 would be bestowed on agent provocateur and singer T M Krishna, many knew that it would open up the proverbial Pandora's Box. But little would anyone have expected that… Read More
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Magsaysay Award Given To Beat Up India?…
As just one example, recently Magsaysay award was given to TM Krishna a noted carnatic musician. While he is highly regarded, the issue is the reason cited for why this award was given to him. It basically says that India is a divisive society - an arrogant and dominating country,… Read More
