The effacement of self-effacement

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Ali Akbar Khan DK Pattammal

Palghat Raghu Gangubai Hangal

The odd thing I discovered when I was putting together this belated tribute was how few photos of these giants were available online. Oustanding musicians all, phenomenally gifted - learned vidwans apart from being virtuoso performers....But each was addicted to a perversion called art. And afflicted with the disease of decency.

Perhaps that's why we ignored their passage. And wept, instead, for the simple-minded melodies of our friendly neighbourhood, drug-popping, child-loving superstar...

Entharo Mahanubhavulu Antariki Vandanamu

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