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NEW DELHI, (IANS) &#; Stressing that it is important to focus on simplifying music, while upholding its intrinsic values, to ascertain that it reaches a greater section, Carnatic vocalist Sudha Ragunathan, recipient of the Padma Bhushan honor, unlike many from her realm, says that even while global cultures are pervading, Indian classical music continues to draw a large audience.

&#;During my travels across the world, I see Carnatic music bringing together many minds and teachers and students of Indian music connect across the globe in technologically advanced environments. This gives a reassurance that Indian classical music continues to be a unique identity of our land,&#; she says.

Ragunathan, who has performed at the United Nations, the Theatre de la Ville, Paris, Lincoln Centre, Broadway and happens to be the only Indian vocalist to have participated in the Global Vocal Meeting organized by the &#;Burghof&#; bel

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