00000nam a22000008i 4500 20260915180214.0 260919s2008 ii o 00 0 eng d 9789350181034 2008336934 R.C. Mehta Indian Classical Music & Gharana Tradition / R.C. Mehta. New Delhi Readworthy Press Corporation 2008. 1 online resource This book presents insightful reflections on different aspects of Indian music - its roots, philosophy, growth, history, guru-sishya parampara, gharanas, contemporary scene and a glimpse of the coming decades. Analysing the impact of Indian thought and philosophy on Indian classical music, it makes an appraisal of the contemporary scenario of Hindustani classical music. Taking a close look at tradition and style of Agra Gharana, with special focus on the rich repertoire of its ragas and cijas, it discusses at length the khayala form, value of cija in Hindustani classical music, and use of words in classical music. The musicianship of Hazrat Inayat Khan, who preached spirituality to the Western world through the medium of Indian music, has also been highlighted. The book is of great use for researchers in music. Music--India--Philosophy and aesthetics. Music--India--History and criticism. MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical bisacsh https://book.shhalaj.com/9789350181034