Why is Carnatic Music not as famous as Hindustani Music?

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Carnatic music's relative lack of widespread fame compared to Hindustani music can be attributed to its more structured, formulaic nature, its focus on compositions and lyrics, and its regional concentration in South India, while Hindustani music is more improvisational, popular in North India, and has...
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Carnatic music's relative lack of widespread fame compared to Hindustani music can be attributed to its more structured, formulaic nature, its focus on compositions and lyrics, and its regional concentration in South India, while Hindustani music is more improvisational, popular in North India, and has a greater presence in film music and Western collaborations. read less
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Carnatic music is not as widely recognized as Hindustani music due to several factors, including its regional popularity, historical context, and emphasis on composition over improvisation.
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