TM Krishna & The Jogappas: Part One

A unique concert featuring Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna in collaboration wth The Jogappas, a trans-gender community of musicians. The energy, excitement and emotion of their collective performance is breathtaking. As Krishna puts it, this musical experiment is not a jugalbandi or fusion. This is Part One of a two-part video. Watch, listen and be amazed.

[@MylavaBalan]

Well done T M Krishna. You are a real human. Those Karnatic parpans are monsters and don't respect fellow human and clinking on with their caste doninated fellow men. We need people like you Krishna, to cleanse the social discrimination. God Bless you and long live. Balu, Australia

[@bimbrawkeshav]

This is so radical. I never thought any Indian classical musician could do that. T M Krishna puts his career on a brink here, to uphold the rights of LGBT people and make a very strong statement. My respect for him has increased manifold. And to do something that radical in India, well, it's very brave. I am sure, 99% of the big names in Indian classical music circle would back off such a thing fearing opposition from the traditionally conservative and anti-LGBT Indian classical music Rasikas. Hats off to T M Krishna for this. God bless him.

[@lshubhada]

Keshav Bimbraw : It may not be fair to assume that most other classical musicians will back out of such an initiative. Indian society doesn't despise or scoff at the trans community. Most classical musicians are very inclusive and worship the music they learn and produce and consider it larger than life itself. Most musicians agree that our classical arts developed from the ancient folk art forms and do hold the folk arts in high esteem. Whether this music appeals to them or not is the point of contention here.

[@bimbrawkeshav]

Well, we have a difference of opinion here. Or, maybe, we have interacted with different sort of Indian classical musicians. I could never dare to talk about LGBT community in front of my teacher(s) back in India. I once discussed this with a performer. She was like 'Cheee' (her expression was as if I shit in front of her). And. then came alienation phase, when I was considered to be 'one of them' and cast off. I am not sure about Carnatic musicians, but Hindustani musicians have this big cultural responsibility to act in a certain way and associate with a certain group of people or their reputation would be affected. 'Indian society doesn't despise or scoff at the trans community.' - I wonder which part of India you are from (with all due respect). In the north, I have seen a stigma associated with the trans community. Last month, I saw a video of two transgender women being beaten up in premises of a gurudwara in rural Punjab just for being there. I have observed some of my own relatives making fun of and using derogatory terms for trans people. Therefore, T. M. Krishna's 'statement' here is not just significant, it is also super brave and radical, and I don't think MSS or M Balamurali Krishna or Pt. Ravi Shankar or Emani Shankar Sastry or Ud. Vilayat Khan would have done it since it would have ruined their reputation.

[@Iamlatha]

Keshav Bimbraw, Do not judge Carnatic musicians with your half baked knowledge. You know nothing about them.

[@drvenkateshats7367]

Lovable movement

[@snehagaddam6745]

@@Iamlatha Let's hear your full baked knowledge then!

[@lovelyedits460]

Sir now I started understanding what tm krishna sir is trying to express through his music, i always thought that krishna sir is a carnatic vocalist with a left biased thoughts, but now I understand it's pure or purest humanity only, my salutes vto krishna sir

[@vm3457]

Absolutely right suchi... He is real lovely human being...

[@steviepd]

T M Krishna is a genius and doesn't ever hesitate to take a risk and create something new and amazing! No wonder there are a group of people who don't like him. They can't handle his creative collaborations!! Keep it going! You are awesome!

[@adarshgasti6158]

Super sir....

[@NK-vn1fo]

True..

[@jagrutidadia]

I am a fan of Marathi abhangs and bhajans as well as carnatic music and supporter of LGBT - what a wonderful heartfelt concert - this will go down in history. Thank you Mr. Vid. TMK and team. God bless.

[@maheshkhole]

When Lord Ram was sent to exile for 14 years .. the whole of Ayodhya followed him till one point where the Lord stopped and asked the "men " and "women " to go back to Ayodhya. They all listened to their favourite Ram . The only people who were left behind were the transgenders . They questioned Ram .. where do they go ? As neither were they men nor women . The Lord asked them to go to Saundatti Renuka Yellamma who gives refuge to all Udho Yellamma. Love Choudki padas Thank you for sharing and spreading

[@satishpawar9508]

If this song in our list plz send me I think its mar Gide ravanna also.... I'm right

[@jyotisampat3246]

Excellent oservetion

[@satishpawar9508]

@@jyotisampat3246 this song in your list ?

[@amoeba909]

Thank you, Mahesh, for this piece of information

[@ayushmanmishra1344]

This story is a fabrication and has no basis in the original texts or respected versions of the Ramayana. The tale of Lord Ram asking the transgender community to seek refuge with Goddess Yellamma is not mentioned anywhere in the authentic scriptures. While folklore and regional legends often weave new narratives around epic figures, it's important to distinguish these from the core teachings and events depicted in the Ramayana. This particular story does not have any foundation in the sacred texts and should be regarded as a later invention rather than a factual account of Lord Ram's life.

[@NK-vn1fo]

I am listening to this amidst all the turbulance caused by a set of ppl who couldn't talorate our dear krishna receiving award from the music academy.. Ppl, he has better attitude than u all.. He deserves the best of the best awards and already is at the heart of many ppl.. 😊😊

[@prabhubharathan9160]

This is not 2 different cultures, nor streams of music. It is all part of the ocean of Indian culture and music. Hats off to TM Krishna for this concert. We need thousand more TM Krishna to uplift humanity from where it has fallen today.

[@Anshul.Sharma.983]

I don't have sorry when RSS swayamsevaks are killed by communists and Islamists - tmk. Is this rise of humanity?

[@abhangs_veena]

The bhakti with which the Jogappas were singing , am sure must have reached Renuka Mata Very divine concept TM Krishnaji! Stay blessed

[@Sharanappa.KK.Sharanappa-mt6xj]

ಸಂಗೀತ ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಹರಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂಬಂತ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಅನುಭವ, ಟಿ ಎಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಸರ್ ಮತ್ತು ವೃಂದದವರಿಗೆ,🙏👍👌,

[@sambathvenkatesan618]

My respects to you TM Krishna for standing shoulder to shoulder with the LGBT community and respecting for what they are ...

[@Anityam]

Sir, You r not just a great singer but a Bahujan Hero who always fight against casteism and religious aspect entrenched in Classic music. Keep fight to make music inclusive..#JaiBhim

[@mgchandrakanth]

My elder brother Prof MG Nagaraja who is 88, deeply appreciated Vid TM Krishna's efforts to appreciate the greatness of music in folklore. Perhaps Vid TMK is the first and an unique musician to have recognized these talents and for recognizing the godliness in the joguthis. God bless you sir.

[@ezhilmaran4352]

Very finest concert heared ever. I am from Tamilnadu. No language barrier for music. Satisfied songs and music. It touched my soul. Thanks.

[@lemmiTry]

Beautiful! Awesome listening to Kannadigas singing Marathi and Marathis singing Kannada. To top it off, Krishna showcasing his Carnatic classic singing passionately!

[@raghunathanravichandran614]

Your voice and pen Not just Religious and Sanadhanam Dharma.....you are Real Human...TMK Sir...!

[@bhoomigeetha]

T.M. Krishna Thanks for this wonderful concert and such lovely concept. We are so proud of you Kannada, Marathi & Karnataka Sangitha ; a divine combination. Udho... Udho...

[@HarishShettyBandsale]

Udho... Udho....! TM Krishna and Jogappas are awesome!

[@mukundmkute]

This amazing Bhakti samagam.. Respect and Pranaams to Jogammas and TMK... I see Renuka Maata in these singers from Maharashtra and Karnataka..

[@mallykartha9522]

I am so touched this is my Bharath That there is compassion , awareness , inclusiveness by great souls in my home Hats off to you sir 🙏🏾

[@karpagandi]

I only see TMK's total dedication to music , music belongs to one and all . TMK has upheld that . Hats off TMK

[@ranganathansrinivasan7244]

There was a movie called "Jogwa" in Marathi . All should see this film, its choreography and music. Your love for music - all types will increase manifold.

[@enthusiasticasian6189]

It is an awesome movie

[@yashraj6895]

Jogwa won national award for movie, music,male & female singer etc... Awsome movie

[@ranganathansrinivasan7244]

A true musician, who promotes all types of music art. Great? Well done TM Krishna.

[@VishalVNavekar]

This is really so awesome, Marathi and Kannada languages, folk and Carnatic instrumentalists, really so awesome.

[@sachinshinde5012]

That is why we are a great culture! :-) Bharat Maata ki Jai

[@aniketbrid8601]

@Vasanth ,I am fully Agree.but thi is not the platform.

[@mallikarjunachannabasappa2238]

A fusion of shastreeya and janapada Sangeetha . A new experience to the listeners. Thanks to this new experiment by the great Sri TM Krishna sir. Thanks and welcome such other experiments.

[@umahariharan5310]

Excellent. This is the beauty of our country. Blend of our beautiful culture. Superb. Very beautiful singing. God bless you Sir and my dear sisters and brothers. Have tears listening to such a blissful performance. 🙏🙏

[@AnirudhanMS]

Yes the fusion is very beautiful . Not sure what's beautiful in our otherwise polarised country and culture.

[@Gitabhakta78]

It's a reminder perticular to North Karnataka s own cultural renaissance. Let's take our heritage to new heights. Thanks Krishna for highlighting this.

[@Natarajan152]

We all know TMK is rebel of a musician, but his love for Indian music is visible, wherever it comes from, kudos

[@deepaxreborn8755]

Wow wow wow really amazing mind blowing today was sailing from New Orleans to Mexico was really tired of working hold day just checking random videos I saw this videos... and it just blow my mind I really appreciate whole team I start to sing watching this video really thanks lot .. I heartily appreciate your hard work sir god bless you

[@maheshsurlakar7393]

Really....that performance by both Jogappas and Krishna Sir, is breathtaking as well as to understand that there is nothing that can bind music.

[@godas55]

Carnatic music is universal and belongs to every Indian especially South Indians. It should not become a personal property of a few families. This art form was originally developed by the Non Brahmins of South India. M S Subbulakshmi its is non Brahmin Tamil Shanmugha Vadivu from Madurai. Purandadasa and Kanaka dasa too were non Brahmins.Let's not allow a handful to brand it or patent it as their private intellectual property. Kudos to TM Krishna for popularising the music to all have nots or those who cannot access it. Congratulations TM Krishna for bringing all sections of Hindus for unifying through carnatic music. A great human being you are and God bless you. Jai Shri Ram. Jai Bharat mata.

[@pradzee]

Bhakti movement flowing so effortlessly through these singers

[@venugopal-tj3mv]

This is good experiment, really great artist's.TM Krishna giving a good platform. How the India having different colors of atrist.s. Namaskara to great artist TM Krishna , please encourage the rural artist's also.

[@drkmlakshmipathy]

Super Krishna sir, you r a great human being love to see u in this jogappas team ..excellent message and concept...u r having great heart.God bless u

[@ganeshnarwade4378]

TM Krishna Sir no words.... it's not just a Music.. Its beyond the music... You have given the platform to the indias folk music.. And Especially you have given the platform to the most underrated community in India which is Transgender community... 🙏🙏🙏.. Kudos to you sir.... Great job... 🙏🙏

[@swissgear8103]

So Raw.... so rooted.... So deep . . So intense...... So pure....... So genuine..... This is what we need...... This is what is called as Pure Art and Pure Worship of God and Music..... 👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@vaiyapuricpi2764]

What is a great efforts by T.M Krishna. Music has no boundary Hats of a great singer long live

[@kreetheevaishnu]

See how much he is enjoying.......god him self in the incarnation of tmkrishma . salutes sir.

[@rameshvk1898]

A big salute to you from the bottom of my heart to Krishna sir for such courage to bring Indian folk to the world at large. 🙏

[@uday8262]

First of all thanks to TM Krishna ji for bringing such a combination Kannada , Marathi , Shruti - chaudki ..great work ..I am staying in Jamshedpur ( Jharkhand) and domicile of North KA .Today I was deliberately seaching for these instrument piece ( shruti- Chaudki) which I was use to listen when I was in KA in my village .Finally I got this gem ...I cherished with my child hood memories..Thanks again sharing for this gem.Congratulation to you and all the Artists ..Kudos to you and all artists for this excellent work..!!

[@lakshmimuthukumar3]

Awesome! Thank you Mr. Krishna for introducing us to the wonderful music of the Jogappas! Must say Akkarai Subhalakshmi and the percussionists have done a commendable job of accompanying the equally energetic Jogappas! Would love to hear more!

[@enishaeshwar]

TMK is the best. But the shirt has caught my eye. It is so beautiful :)

[@pradeephistory]

Enisha Eshwar I too impressed

[@adhiparabhagwati629]

Pradeep Kumar Shetty K yeah ur right.. i too like it very nice shirt

[@budaraddimalagi7353]

@@pradeephistory b

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Linen ?

[@nanreddy9271]

My heart filled with joy as the canatic music legend TM Krishna's concern for jogappas community

[@sumedhpanse8174]

TM krishna you are a legend!!! I don't understand Carnatic but I have memorized the Song Vithala Salaho Swami.... Heard it many times... Music is beyond language.

[@podangadubukus]

Those saree colors talk to the heart of Karnataka , beauty

[@ameerpasha5684]

Ilkal saree

[@user-uk5qv3kh7z]

Ikal saree

[@sathyanarayanana6466]

I enjoyed the music; both T M Krishna & the Jogappas made for delightful listening.

[@niranjanak1534]

It’s the talent which we should recognise as TM KRISHNAJI is doing hats off to all the singers who enthralled with their beautiful rendition. Thanks TM Krishna ji

[@jd080808]

Must not miss this Gem. .. TMK as always.. Genious. Jogappas..mystic! Divinity flowing everywhere..!!

[@suhas-n5s]

धन्यवाद पंडितजी, कुछ नया सुनाया आपने...! बहुत अच्छा लगा ऐसेही नया सूनने को मिले अपसे यही देवी से प्रार्थना

[@Laxmikantji]

Subtitles should be there, Thankfully I understand both Marathi & Kannada, and I think it would be enriching for people of other language. Especially it will put light on references transgenders, culture specific rituals etc..

[@texlinesoxx]

Beauty of the entire concert is enriched by the beautifulness of Akkarai Subbulakshmi also.. Earlier i quoted that Krishna is the real Musician Anarchist and only he can do these type revolutions..

[@hvsnsharma]

Very very innocent emotional, tears rolled my eyes remembering the day I took darshan of Renuka Maatha (Yellamma) at saundatti two years back. There men folk tell the story of Yellamma in " chowdiki style " I forgot to record that robust singing of male devotees.

[@kalavathyranganathan4678]

My best wishes to all of them. You are supporting Parai artists, NAdhswara artists and now JhoghappAs. You are great!!!!

[@vigneshmohan858]

Music has no geographical boundaries, no caste, no religion...It is the only thing in the world which anybody can feel and enjoy.

[@salaisubbiah5084]

Really great mr.tmk brother god bless you

[@zabiullat4584]

There are few great souls on earth which are trying to cross app barriers to reach humanity. This is the best example of risking his career and sharing stage with these less known artists. TM Krishna Sab ki jai ho....lovely.

[@zabiullat4584]

*all

[@raggggu]

We are lucky to live in his time and listen his music. A great heart, his contemporaries don't have like TMK. God bless him. Actually all sabhas must encourage him by honouring and giving opportunities.

[@odaadu-4463]

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರದ ಗಡಿನಾಡ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ कर्नाटक महाराष्ट्र सीमेची संस्कृती The border culture of Karnataka Maharashtra

[@sthambhaja]

Some thing very special, and beyond one's imagination

[@kalavathyranganathan4678]

I can't know Kannada. But I appreciate your dedication to carnatic music to each and everybody. Tears because of happiness for your efforts to give Carnatic music to each and everybody in our India.

[@vijayalakshmisawant671]

Thanks for this wonderful presentation. Best part was you did not try to fuse these different forms of expression of devotion. You just let it be and co exist just like in nature. Dhanyawad once again 👌👌👌

[@aarudhraghaa2916]

True. He coordinated all kinds of music and connected all the music lovers. This music program really is unique one. Thanks Mr.Krishna. here only love and devotion exists.🙏🙏🙏

[@DanceCalai]

Krishna, this IS the true meaning of being a Brahmin -- an evolved soul. Soul does NOT have caste if you noticed :) You are leading by example: life would not be easy for you now, but in the annuls of history, you will stand out for having shared and cared for society with your musical genius. Musically: am enjoying the Ila Arun type, strong and straight forward music of these talented Jogappa-s co-mingle with your voice of peace!

[@sadhanandamm0221]

Mr. TMK SIR you are a one and only there is no doubt. Where did you coming from ???? But what you are doing actually. Your speech was the real from the heart. Oh man!!! how can I say more I don't know. Whenever I hear "Jagadhodarna" I would start to cry 😭... especially at the end of the song... you were melted yourself but I'm only crying..... You are a amazing person on earth. Thank God to giving us such a human being. Thank u TMK sir. This event also was superb sir... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@ernietollar407]

I have been to South India 3x for the Carnatic music season in December, which was a great experience, but I never ventured out of the Carnatic music scene there, so I have not heard or even heard about the Jogappas music. Wonderous. Like nothing I've ever heard. Thank you (from Canada) to all who performed, presented and archived this

[@FirstEditionArtsChannel]

We’re so glad you like this music. Don’t miss Part 2 of the video with equally amazing music.

[@rekhakumbar1553]

Good creation Kannada and Marathi folk songs wonderful work T M K👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@Mukha82]

Thank you T M Krishna sir for this togetherness.

[@prakashiyer6426]

Amazing TMK sir ....your humility is heart warming. Wish I could join you in this endeavour and contribute in any way.....wish you could do this collab with other forms of music including tribal

[@swaminathans59]

TMK is a precious gem. He should be protected and preserved. You will not get often.

[@gajamadan375]

I'm completely lying in TMK's foot. Wow what a humanity ❤❤❤

[@simba8073]

Thank you TM Krishna for introducing this music to many of us. What a diversity !

[@y2003rediff]

Wow... Kudos @tmkrishna and team for bringing the beauty of music whatever form its presented. 🙏

[@ushakaru6597]

Ravi Vijayaraghavan a

[@pantaichou_Paron]

This is Indian Intelligence, Wisdom and talent at its best. It is also human courage and bravery at its highest

[@ashwin87music]

Absolutely speechless, inspiring this shows when there's no boundaries there's liberation

[@ernietollar407]

If such a collaboration ever came to Toronto I think it would be very much loved and appreciated.

[@venkateshflutist]

This programme cundected by TM Krishna garu was really so awesome

[@sivasundara3047]

I support Mr TMK. He encourages everyone who follows their cultural heritage. He found all the songs have life and enthusiam. TMK, you are great.

[@mnsundher]

Salute to TM Krishna...

[@nnaveenzinkumar1694]

Inspiring promotion of these arts by TM Krishna...please keep going...

[@nbrmurthy2606]

సంగీత సారము భక్తి విన సన్మార్గము Mr T.m.krishna sir is very great human being

[@b29237]

T.M. KRISHNA sir ,This is really so awesome

[@akashhelkar6437]

I can understand both Kannada and marathi languages because i am solaurkar... Great to hear the songs

[@kalavathyranganathan4678]

Your mind is made up of gold godly gifted Vid. Singer May Long Live a healthy life more than100+......!!!!!

[@ShubhamSharma-jr1vd]

That's where *Godavari-Krishna-Kaveri* meets

[@panditwagh9057]

Very very nice and touch to heart. Thank you for your singer

[@sholivg]

Very nice God bless Tmk please part two we need 🙏

[@chintuskp]

Salute to the person behind this amazing thought. I just cannot get over the energy , shruti, taal.i wish I could attend this live . Just awesome

[@vijayraghavan4643]

TMK has a heart of gold!

[@pandianputube]

Exceptional, hidden treasures that are still waiting to be found!! Thanks TMK.

[@nagarajaiahcr8766]

Sir we are lot of missing with out watching ang listening this our great Indian classical and flok song n music, you n ur interested team are working n encourage a lot. Thank you

[@lifestyle1592]

Great approach sir giving chance to all people. Talent shhould come up without any barrier

[@anuradhabaskar4260]

Excellent....who loves music can listen to everything ... everywhere

[@Cheravanji]

Its a blessing for the day to listen to this complete work! I'm blessed!! Immense thanks for sharing!

[@kamalakarvs1091]

marvellous krishna, what u have experienced you have experimented congrats God bless

[@sociology89]

This is truely marvellous, such a gallant effort.

[@sreematha4512]

Good performance Chennagithe God bless them

[@baijumarkose6144]

Love You TMK sir! This is really awesome & revolutionary!

[@barathnaidu4079]

Music itself is like that and music lovers and practitioners only do this... great job sir...

[@ajinkyajadhav8585]

TM Krishna Great Artist You've been made by the Mixed Country

[@mgchandrakanth]

Vid TMK, you are earning the punya of mixing with Jogamma/Jogappa who confine themselves to Renukadevi Yellammma temple surroundings in Savadatti in Belgaum district. The lyrics are in marati and Kannada. Renuka devi yellamma is wife of Jamadagni, and mother of parashurama / bhargava rama, who kills Karthaveeryarjuna in response to his father's killing by karthaveeryarjuna. Great exercise of bringing and drawing parallels with folk divine music.

[@helianthussuryakanti650]

Chandrakanth Mysore at CHANDRAGUTTI Renukamma temple also the gather n worship.

[@mohamedshaheed1270]

TM Krishna a broad minded blessed with magnanimous heart. These acts will lead him higher than any peak on earth. Lyrics language is very much like unified world which one may try understand

[@shashitharan3170]

I wish I found this earlier, this is a pleasant to the eyes and soothing to the heart performance ❤ mad respect to everyone

[@chandankumar-oo4xg]

Great wonderful it's a sangam of cultures, sir u r showing a right direction to our Indian classical music

[@ashwin87music]

It takes a lot of courage to do something like this