It is an abhorrent practice for a master musician to promote his/her progeny in the musical world when they are devoid of talent and to deprive a similar opportunity to a deserving disciple. Is this quite music? What is classical about it? Why dupe the public with substandard stuff in the name of promotion of classical music? It is blatant self-promotion in the altered garb of progeny and the perpetuation of musical mediocrity in the concerted bid for familial glory and exclusive possession of power.
Written by Sugata Bose
Photo : A notable exception to this promotion of family was Baba Allauddin Khan who is seen here teaching Sharan Rani. (photo source : internet)
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