The recent controversy surrounding the Madras Music Academy’s decision to award TM Krishna with the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award has ignited a heated debate within the Carnatic music community. While the award drew praise from some quarters, it also faced staunch criticism from vocalists like Ranjani and Gayatri, who even decided to withdraw from the Music Academy Conference 2024 in protest. Kanimozhi’s Defense of TM Krishna: Amidst the uproar, DMK MP Kanimozhi...