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Why Classical Music Shouldn’t Be Elite ft. TM Krishna
Description
Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna joins Cyrus Broacha for a fascinating conversation about music, culture, and breaking traditions.
Known for challenging the conventions of classical music, TM Krishna explains why Carnatic music should not be limited to elite spaces — and why art must constantly evolve.
In this episode we discuss:
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What Carnatic music really is
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Why classical music often feels inaccessible
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The role of improvisation in Indian classical music
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Music, caste and social hierarchies
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Whether art and politics can ever be separated
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Why audiences misunderstand classical music
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How tradition and innovation can coexist
A thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on music, culture and the future of classical art.
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