On Sunday, Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan expressed his thoughts on convention in music or in religion. The musician said, "I don't respect convention. It is a very unhealthy word. Even regarding religion, my father often told me all of us have a common God. In this 21st century, we are still fighting and killing each other on account of religion.” He added, "How can a (person holding a degree like) PhD be radical or communal? This is the problem of the whole world, not only in India.”
At the TATA Steel literary meet, he asserted, “I think the 21st century is the worst time for the world, which should have been the best time. People are afraid to travel internationally, there is a problem of security. Thank God that music has connected the world whereas language creates barriers." The Padma Vibhushan added, "At this age, I want to give my opinion and share my thoughts with the people. Presentation is a different art. Grammar and literature are important for everybody to learn but very few musicians realise the level of poetry. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was an amazing combination of a poet and musician. He took liberty in every Raga and I think only a genius can do that and the rest follow the convention". Also read:
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