'Hope Readers Go Back Asking Questions': TM Krishna on His Book on Mrdangam Makers

Musician, activist, writer, and Magsaysay awardee, TM Krishna's latest book Sebastian and Sons: A Brief History of Mrdangam Makers is a tribute to the creators of the mrdangam, a percussion instrument that is fundamental to Carnatic music. It can be seen as an unabashed exploration of the workings of caste discrimination through the case study of the mrdangam. After controversy erupted when Kalakshetra Foundation withdrew permission to host the launch, the book was unveiled at Asian College of Journalism, which saw a full house. Video: The Quint Music: Big Bang Fuzz Support The Quint's independent journalism. Become a member now: https://bit.ly/2mE6B8P __ Check out The Quint for more news: https://www.thequint.com The Quint in Hindi: https://hindi.thequint.com For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2aIcith You can also follow The Quint here: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1RXYIg5 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1tjFuxI Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Piyc18