TM Krishna vs conservatives: The price of challenging privilege in Carnatic music

TM Krishna has shook the world of Carnatic music, and his work has sparked important conversations about privilege, inclusivity, and the future of arts. He has been democratising the classical space by making it accessible to a wide range of people, including the audience and performers. He has also faced many backlashes and boycotts for this from the conservatives, with the most recent controversy being the Sangita Kalanidi nomination.

In this episode of Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna delves into his journey as a musician, writer, and activist, his bold anti-caste stance, and his efforts to democratise the classical arts by taking them beyond elite spaces — performing in fishing villages, churches, and even beaches.

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