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TM Krishna Received Prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2024

Thodur Madabusi Krishna, a renowned Carnatic classical vocalist, has been awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi award by the Madras Music Academy. The award acknowledges Krishna's powerful voice, adherence to tradition, exploratory approach to music, and his use of music as a tool for social reform.

Award by Madras Music Academy

Renowned Carnatic classical vocalist Thodur Madabusi Krishna has been awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award by the Madras Music Academy. The award recognizes Krishna's powerful voice, adherence to tradition, exploratory approach to music, and his use of music as a tool for social reform.

T.M. Krishna and His Music Journey

T.M. Krishna began his musical journey at a young age and presented his debut concert at the Madras Music Academy at the age of 12.

Challenging Conventions:

  • Krishna has been at the forefront of challenging conventional ideas about caste and gender politics in Carnatic music.
  • He has highlighted the institutional issues and non-inclusivity of the famed December Music Season, which stems from the Music Academy's first annual conference on Carnatic music in 1929.
  • In 2015, Krishna opted out of singing at the Music Academy, citing concerns about the "commodification" and "socially stifling" nature of the December Music Season.

Promoting Inclusivity:

  • Krishna has been advocating for the inclusion of various art forms and breaking down the caste elitism in the existing Carnatic music system.
  • He started a music festival in the fishing village of Uroor-Olcott Kuppam to promote inclusivity and unite various art forms.
  • In 2023, he organized a 'Nadaswaram and Thavil Festival' in collaboration with Narada Gana Sabha to promote the inclusion of nadaswaram and thavil players, who are predominantly non-Brahmins.

Madras Music Academy's Recognition:

  • The Madras Music Academy's decision to confer the Sangita Kalanidhi award on T.M. Krishna is a significant recognition of his contributions to Carnatic music and his efforts to challenge the status quo.
  • According to the President of the Madras Music Academy, Krishna was chosen for his powerful voice, adherence to tradition, exploratory approach to music, and his use of music as a tool for social reform.

Other Awardees:

  • The Madras Music Academy also announced other awards, including the Nritya Kalanidhi awarded to Mohiniyattam exponent Neena Prasad and the Sangeet Acharya awards given to mridangam guru Professor Parasalla Ravi and Carnatic vocalist Geetha Raja.

Significance of Sangita Kalanidhi Award:

  • The Sangita Kalanidhi award, instituted by the Madras Music Academy, is the most prestigious recognition in the field of Carnatic music.
  • It is awarded to musicians who have made significant contributions to the art form and have demonstrated excellence in their performances and teachings.
  • The award not only acknowledges the artistic achievements of the recipient but also serves as a platform to showcase their talent and inspire future generations of musicians.

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