Father Quote by Anoushka Shankar
“I have been given something really, really special and really unique, and it is not just in and of itself having learned from my father, who is the greatest exponent of this musical style. But it is an oral tradition that is only generally passed on in that manner, and so without the people who continue to... learn it and perform it, it dies.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Music, 2015
A rare musical tradition survives only through oral transmission and dedicated practitioners; without them it will be lost.
In simple terms: Unique music lives only if taught and performed.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and pass on cultural traditions.
Themes
culture
heritage
music
tradition
legacy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
urgent
Type
cultural
educational
When to use this quote
- teaching music to youth
- recording performances
- supporting master musicians
- creating educational programs
Key Concepts
oral transmission
apprenticeship
cultural preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern media help preserve oral traditions?
- What responsibilities do artists have to their heritage?
A Different Perspective
If interest wanes, the tradition may fade despite efforts.
![“Having a tradition is a great thing to work within, and maybe today [it] is the only way to really land musically dramatic work.” quote by Alan Menken](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5f/alan-menken-8351_culture_having-a-tradition-is-a-great-thing-to-w_2821768.jpg)
