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Indian Music Has Something Divine About It
talked “ The Prime Minister, in Indian music and musical
instruments can be gauged
his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address
Indian
music
about
Minister spoke in length about
transcending boundaries and from the fact that the Prime
being loved by people all across the topic in a programme
the globe. And indeed so! In all which he uses as a platform to
my performances outside India, I discuss significant issues and
have realised that, be it classical initiatives. On behalf of the entire
Carnatic music, spiritual or music fraternity, I would like to
cinema music, Indian music has thank Shri Narendra Modi for his
an important place in the hearts inspiring words and recognising
of music lovers around the world. music as an important aspect of
This shows that it has something our country’s soft power. Indian
magical and divine about it. music has always played a great
And not just Indian music. As role in carving a unique Indian
the Prime Minister mentioned identity around the world and at
in his address, the musical the same time has spread our
instruments that have originated culture and tradition to citizens
in India or, an integral part of of the world.
Indian culture, are increasingly
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gaining popularity beyond
the region.
L. SUBRAMANIAM
The rising importance of
Violinist
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