To mark the 130th birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Chennai-based Carnatic vocalist and activist TM Krishna shared a song celebrating the social reformer and thinker’s ideology and influence. The song, set in the rhythmic ‘kavadi chindu’ (or ritual couplet) form, was released on his YouTube channel on April 14. The words sung by Krishna were written by noted author Perumal Murugan. 

Ahead of the release, Mid-day.com got in touch with the vocalist to understand the idea behind this effort, and the effect Ambedkar has had on his life and work.