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Chinmayi Sripada defends TM Krishna amid criticism: ‘He wants to dismantle casteism in Carnatic music’

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Thodur Madabusi Krishna, also popularly known as T M Krishna has had many achievements in the art and music industry. He dons many hats including being a vocalist, writer, activist and author. An announcement by Madras Music Academy to honour the artist with Sangita Kalanidhi award invited backlash from many singers. However, Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripada came in support of the vocalist and called out Carnatic musicians ganging up against him in a social media post. (Also read: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on award: Don’t mix politics and music) Chinmayi Sripada supported TM Krishna over backlash from the Carnatic music industry. Chinmay Sripada says TM Krishna is against casteism in Carnatic music Chinmayi, when asked about the same in an interview with The Wire said, “They (Carnatic musicians) are just mixing up their personal problems and their personal dislike for the gentleman because he is asking them to dismantle the general casteism that is associated with Carnatic music.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “They …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on Sangita Kalanidhi award: ‘Don’t mix narrow politics into music’

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday backed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have opposed the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. “My warmest congratulations and appreciation to the great singer TM Krishna for being selected for the ‘Sangeetha Kalanidhi’ award of The Music Academy,” Stalin wrote on X. (Also Read – TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi controversy explained: Why some Carnatic musicians are opposing his honour) MK Stalin defends TM Krishna getting the Sangita Kalanidhi award Addressing the criticism faced by Krishna for his political views and advocacy, Stalin wrote, “It is regrettable to criticise TM Krishna for his progressive political stances and his constant talking about the common man. It is not fair to unnecessarily lash out at Periyar, who fought for human equality based on humanity and for women to live as equals for three-quarters of a century in a charitable and peaceful way. Anyone who reads Periyar’s selfless biography and his thoughts will not attempt to cast such slanderous mud.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for …

TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi controversy explained: Why some Carnatic musicians are opposing his honour

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Carnatic musician Thodur Madabusi Krishna, or TM Krishna as he is popularly known, was awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi 2024 by the Music Academy, Chennai, on March 18. At the time, N Murali, President of the Madras Music Academy, stated that Krishna was being bestowed the recognition for “his powerful voice”, “adherence to tradition when it comes to the art”, “focusing on its exploratory as opposed to tightly defined structures,” and for using music as “a tool for social reform”. Now, a controversy has erupted over bestowing this award on TM Krishna, especially in the Carnatic circle, with well-known musicians condemning the Music Academy’s decision and pulling out from the December music season. (Also Read: Carnatic musicians Ranjani-Gayatri boycott conference after TM Krishna gets award) TM Krishna is being awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi 2024 award Here’s an explainer on what this whole issue is about. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Who is TM Krishna? Thodur Madabusi Krishna is a Carnatic musician, activist, writer, and Ramon Magsaysay awardee. Krishna underwent musical …