Hindustani Music Today - Couverture souple

Raja, Deepak S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8124606250 ISBN 13 : 9788124606254

Editeur : D.K. Print World Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Stating that Hindustani music should be rightly termed “Art music” and not “classical music”, the book begins by discussing the features of Art music and presents an approach to appreciating Hindustani music. It provides a detailed understanding of the components of the raga experience in Hindustani music, including their time theory and the role of Gharanas of the musical tradition. It deals with genres of raga-based vocal music which have been performed over the last five centuries: Dhrupad, which has its moorings in devotional music; Khayal vocalism shaped by Sufi influences; the thumree, which originated as an accompaniment to the Kathak dance; and the tappa, adapted from the songs of camel drivers in the north-west frontier. It takes up the use of instruments in Hindustani music, especially the Rudra Veena, Sitar, Surbahar, Sarod, Santoor, the Shehnai, Pakhawaj, the Hawaiian Guitar and many others, giving an account of their origin, performing styles and lineages relating to them. Throughout, the emphasis is on contemporary trends in Hindustani music and its prospects in the future. It mentions the significant practitioners of Hindustani music, both vocal and instrumental. The volume will interest lovers of Indian music and also scholars who want to have a greater understanding of its traditions, its contemporary appeal and trends in practice.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Deepak S. Raja is an Indian musicologist and author best known for his scholarly works on Hindustani classical music, especially the theory and practice of ragas and khayal vocalism.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: D.K. Print World Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8124606250
• ISBN 13: 9788124606254
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 150
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible