Why Classical Music Shouldn’t Be Elite ft. TM Krishna
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:
What Carnatic music really is
Why classical music often feels inaccessible
The role of improvisation in Indian classical music
Music, caste and social hierarchies
Whether art and politics can ever be separated
Why audiences misunderstand classical music
How…
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