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Ravikiran returns MS Subbulakshmi Award to Music Academy in protest
In a strong protest against the Chennai Music Academy’s recent decision to award the prestigious Sangeet Kalanidhi to singer ...
Letters to the Editor: Red oxide floors have been given a quiet goodbye
Many of those born in the 1980s will remember the time spent rolling about on cool, smooth red oxide floors during summer.
Chembai Sangeetolsavam turns 50, year-long celebrations as tribute to legend
THRISSUR: When one thinks of Carnatic music maestro Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the first song that comes into the mind ...
Why Gen Z Carnatic musicians need to pause and reflect?
It is heartening to see the rise of several young Carnatic musicians. (representational photo). | Photo Credit: RAGU R ...
The Carnatic world is dominated by vocalists. How can instrumentalists find larger audiences?
In the absence of song lyrics that play a crucial role in making the songs relatable, how can instrumentalists hold their own ...
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‘Trinaad’: An Exposition of Carnatic Mandolin And Fine Percussion
The Sri Venkatesh Lotus Temple auditorium in Greater Washington D.C. reverberated recently with ‘Trinaad’, a ...
T.V. Gopalakrishnan: Instead of cultivating a media image, spend time on yourself
Mridangist, vocalist, violinist, PhD in music and guru to many, 92-year-old T.V. Gopalakrishnan (TVG) is an incredibly ...
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Agnee: Lighting the fire of fusion rock
In a country where film music has historically dominated the mainstream, the rise of independent bands has been a refreshing ...
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Varijashree Venugopal on Spreading Indian Classical Music Globally
Everything has come together beautifully well! How do you blend Carnatic music with global styles, and what inspires your ...
Carnatic Maestro N Ravikiran Returns Madras Music Academy Award, Criticizes Academy's Actions
Renowned Carnatic musician and Chitravina maestro N Ravikiran on Thursday returned the M S Subbulakshmi (MSS) award bestowed ...
Why T M Krishna’s ‘criticism’ of M S Subbulakshmi is in fact a commentary on society at large
In its recent order, Madras High Court called for respecting the legendary singer’s wishes. The legal battle spotlighted the ...
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When a singer terrifies the orthodoxy
No contemporary artist has challenged India's social, political, and cultural orthodoxy as profoundly as the eminent musician, author, and activist T.M. Krishna. Perhaps only the brilliant writer-acti ...