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This Is An Indispensable And Enriching Reference Work For The Connoisseur, Practising Musician, Interested Amateur, Impresario Teacher And Student.
A critical study of the distinctive styles and musical achievements of 14 great masters of Carnatic music who appeared during 1930-65.
This book argues that Carnatic music as it is practiced today can be traced to the musical practices of early/mid eighteenth century. Earlier varieties or 'incarnations' of Indian music elaborately described in many musical treatises are only of historical relevance today as the music described is quite different from current practices. It is argued that earlier varieties may not have survived because they failed to meet the three crucial requirements for a language-like organism to survive i.e., a robust community of practitioners/listeners which the author calls the Carnatic Music Fraternity, a sizeable body of musical texts and a felt communicative need. In fact, the central thesis of the book is that Carnatic music, like language, survived and evolved from early/mid eighteenth century when these three requirements were met for the first time in the history of Indian music. The volume includes a foreword by Paul Kiparsky.
This book is an endeavor to represent the mind of a musician seeking the ideal. In the process there has been a journey into the past and a peep into the future to arrive at a balance for an ideal present. Dr. Pantula Rama has been bestowed with the greatest of boons in form of her family background of music and her Guru Sri Ivaturi Vijayeswara Rao, who created an insight required for this work. Rama, chose to interview 13 maestors of the field who are the bridging brigade for the past and the present. Their valuable views have been presented in this research work.
Indian Knowledge System: Principles and Practices Discover the profound wisdom and timeless principles of India's rich intellectual and cultural heritage with Indian Knowledge System: Principles and Practices. Designed as a textbook, this book serves as a gateway to understanding the diverse domains of India's knowledge traditions, showcasing their relevance in the modern world. What’s Inside: Chapter 1: An Overview of Indian Philosophy Delve into the foundational ideas of Indian philosophical thought, exploring concepts like dharma, karma, and moksha across various schools of philosophy. Chapter 2: Art, Literature, and Aesthetics Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indian art, litera...