raga mala the autobiography of ravi shankar

Book Specifications:

• Title: Raga Mala
• Publisher: Rain Publishers
• Author: Ravi Shankar
• Language: English
• Pages: 336
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used - Good (Custom binding)

About the Book:

Raga Mala is the richly personal and candid autobiography of Ravi Shankar, one of the most influential figures in Indian classical music and global musical culture. In this deeply reflective memoir, Ravi Shankar traces his spiritual, artistic, and personal journey from his childhood in Varanasi to international fame as a sitar maestro who introduced Indian classical music to audiences around the world. The book explores his rigorous musical training, collaborations with renowned Western musicians, travels, relationships, and philosophical reflections on art, spirituality, and cultural exchange. Featuring editorial guidance and a foreword by George Harrison, the memoir also highlights the friendship between the two artists and the growing global appreciation of Indian music during the twentieth century. Blending autobiography, cultural history, and musical insight, Raga Mala offers readers an intimate portrait of a legendary artist and his enduring legacy. Published by Rain Publishers, this paperback edition is essential reading for lovers of music, memoirs, Indian culture, and world music history.