M.A. Baby Urges Bharat Ratna for Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Highlights Neglect of Percussion Artists in India
He calls on institutions like the Music Academy and The Hindu to champion this overdue honour and criticises the Government of India for ignoring calls from the music fraternity. The event also revisits stories of friendship, artistry, and the philosophy of embracing both tradition and innovation in music.
Watch to understand why the campaign for Bharat Ratna for percussionists matters and why it's time India recognised its great maestros.
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