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March Book of the Month-She Sang for India

22/2/2023

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I discovered this book recently and thought it was perfect for the month of March! Since March is all about celebrating women’s accomplishments, I thought I would highlight this amazing singer who fought for change and justice in her home country of India. M. S. Subbulakshmi was  famous for singing carnatic music-a subgenre of modern Indian classical music. During her early years, girls and women were not allowed to perform for the public. If girls were invited to perform, people would walk out in protest. 
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Thus, M. S. Subbulakshmi had a long road ahead of her. She recorded herself singing at a young age, and that is where she gave herself the name M. S. Subbulakshmi which stands for Madurai-name of the city where she was born, Shanmukhavadivu-the echo of her mother’s name, and Subbulakshmi-the goddess of heavenly wealth. She continued to study with many masters until the Madras Music Academy finally invited her to sing. She was the first woman to sing at the Madras Music Academy. Soon M. S. Subbulakshmi was using her voice to sing Indian independence across the country. Soon, she was invited to sing at the United Nations. Use this book to explore and listen to a powerful woman who fought for change with her voice. 
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I hope this book adds another new female perspective to your classroom during Women's History Month and beyond!

Polina 
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    Hi!
    My name is Polina, and I teach general music PreK-8th grade in Connecticut. I am a music teacher who is passionate about writing-so I combined my two passions into one in Creating Musical Literature! I love using books in the classroom and I am constantly seeking ways to create musical moments and connections related to the book we are reading. 

    I have been teaching general and vocal music for ten years. I have three teaching certifications in music, dramatic arts, and technology. I started Creating Musical Literature as a way to incorporate more books into the classroom and explore my passion for writing. If you have a book recommendation for me to check out, feel free to email me at creatingmusicalliterature@gmail.com.

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