
In the annals of history, the Madras Music Academy stands as a bastion of Carnatic music, its corridors echoing with the melodies of tradition and heritage. Yet, amidst its hallowed halls, a tempest brews, fueled by the decision to honor T.M. Krishna, a vocalist whose artistry transcends boundaries of caste and religion. A Legacy of Revival: Bharatanatyam and the Madras Music Academy In the early 20th century, as Bharatanatyam teetered on the…