Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) chief K Veeramani are facing scrutiny over their support for the Music Academy, as it has come to light that the academy was once against singing in Tamil. According to a report by Swarajyamag, the academy had campaigned against the singing of Tamil songs in Carnatic music concerts in the past.
The article raises questions about the advisors of the Chief Minister, questioning their understanding of the history of the Music Academy. It highlights the irony of the situation, pointing out that T M Krishna, at the center of the controversy, has not spoken out on the matter. The report also mentions how the academy’s founder, T T Krishnmachari, was a key figure in the anti-Tamil song movement within the institution.
Furthermore, the article brings attention to a personal attack piece on M S Subbulakshmi by Krishna, which has become a point of contention in the ongoing debate. The piece has been cited by top singers Ranjani and Gayatri in their protest against the academy awarding Krishna the Sangita Kalanidhi award.
As the debate continues within the Carnatic music fraternity, the involvement of political figures like Stalin and Veeramani has raised eyebrows. The full article can be read on Swarajyamag.com.
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