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Neither art nor artists ever remain static. Those who forced cancellation of renowned classical musician T.M. Krishna’s concert are displaying intolerance unacceptable in a civilised democracy. Krishna works to rid Carnatic music of offensive caste references and made the classical art more accessible. His effort should be celebrated, not thwarted.
Yes as a musician he must exercise his talent. But the question is whether the musical platform that allows him to express his talent should be used to promote his own agenda? Then maybe he should remember that it’s the music that gave him the current fame, and he should not forget that