The authors have not given an entire picture of the whole country. They have concentrated their studies only on the northern part of our country and they have simply ignored "Karnatic Music", which is still very popular and alive all over the world. In the southern states, many artists are still devoted to this anicient classical music and people are still taking keen interest. Even the parents are very much interested in giving training to their children through great artists. The authors have just gone to some newly born music shops gave a very bad picture of the classical music. They have ignored the stalwarts of the classical music like Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Thyagaraja Swamigal, M S Subbalakshmi, Swathi Thirunal, Maharajapuram Santhanam and many and the living legends like Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Kunnakkudi Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Dr. K.J. Yesudas and so on. It is very heartening to see that young people in the southern states are doing research on Classical Music and even the film industry in the south is giving prompt place for karnatic music. Regarding the music industry, CDs and cassettes of karnatic music are still hot cakes in the market in the southern states and abroad. So before coming to a conclusion, the authors could have made a deep study all over the country and not a regional study and give a final study report. At least these young journalists should not follow the so called "Madrasi concept" prevailing in the northern states
RE:Incomplete Study
by GS sreenivas on Sep 30, 2007 06:52 PM Permalink
Thanks Nair, The Article depicts only Northern version while ignoring the legends of South .they had totally ignored the fact that thousands of musicians gather during Thyagaraja Aradhana which can be demonstrated how alive is classical music in South.
RE:Incomplete Study
by desai srihari on Sep 30, 2007 09:35 AM Permalink
Nair saab, they are talking about death of classical music..which is correct..only Hidustani music is dying and NOT Carnatic music. Carnatic is very much alive and flourishing..that's why there is no mention of it in the article.
RE:Incomplete Study
by rajkumar vaikhari on Sep 29, 2007 07:21 PM Permalink
I agree sir, this article is ONLY north based- it ignores the south completely. carnatic music is not only alive - it is growing!
