Music And Politics

TM Krishna not to be recognised as MS Subbulakshmi award winner, says Supreme Court

The Carnatic vocalist and activist was presented the award on Sunday by the Music Academy in Chennai.

Scroll Staff
· Dec 16, 2024 · 06:07 pm
Madras HC blocks Music Academy from conferring award in MS Subbulakshmi’s name on TM Krishna

The High Court ruled that while Krishna could receive the Sangita Kalanidhi award, it could not be named after the late Carnatic singer.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 19, 2024 · 05:33 pm
How ‘bad girl’ Brenda Fassie’s ‘Vulindlela’ became South Africa’s post-apartheid anthem

The popularity of the pop singer who broke norms of sexuality and respectability raises questions about the place of marginalised identities in the country.

Mbali Mazibuko, The Conversation
· Jul 21, 2024 · 10:00 pm

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