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Jarring Notes On The Carnatic Stage

Disharmony During the last week, I’ve been watching the theatrical exchanges between Carnatic musicians I admire and the Madras Music Academy, an organization I grudgingly patronize for want of a better one in my hometown of Chennai. Here is a perfect…

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