{"product_id":"the-musician-and-his-art-essays-on-hindustani-music","title":"The Musician and His Art: Essays on Hindustani Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deepak S. Raja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07-01-2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788124609552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.9 x 3.9 x 2.0 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompilation of essays and lectures\u003c\/strong\u003e written by the author between 2011 and 2018, exploring the \u003cstrong\u003eunique relationship between Hindustani musicians and their art\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike many other musical traditions, Hindustani music requires the performer to also be a composer, making it a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-dimensional art form\u003c\/strong\u003e—contemplative, expressive, and communicative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book highlights how \u003cstrong\u003eHindustani music is deeply interconnected with other musical traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e—folk, devotional, tribal, martial, and popular—forming an integral part of the larger \u003cstrong\u003ecultural landscape of India\u003c\/strong\u003e. It examines the \u003cstrong\u003econtinuity within change\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eindividuality within conformism\u003c\/strong\u003e that define this musical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author goes beyond musical theory to explore \u003cstrong\u003ewhy Hindustani music is what it is\u003c\/strong\u003e, borrowing insights from a wide range of disciplines, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSociology and Cultural Anthropology\u003c\/strong\u003e – How music reflects social structures and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinguistics and Acoustics\u003c\/strong\u003e – The impact of language and sound on musical expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy and Mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e – The spiritual and metaphysical aspects of Hindustani music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomics and Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e – The evolution of music in response to changing audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMathematics and Psycho-analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e – The structural and psychological aspects of performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its broad intellectual approach, the book \u003cstrong\u003eretains an inherently Indian perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e while addressing \u003cstrong\u003ean international readership\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a valuable resource for scholars, musicians, and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepak S. Raja\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned \u003cstrong\u003escholar, musician, and writer\u003c\/strong\u003e specializing in \u003cstrong\u003eHindustani classical music\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work provides a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-disciplinary perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining traditional musicology with modern analytical frameworks. His research explores the \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical, cultural, and artistic dimensions of Indian classical music\u003c\/strong\u003e, making his writings both insightful and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49626258407728,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124609552","price":810.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-the-musician-and-his-art-essays-on-hindustani-music-40437983609136.jpg?v=1775969196","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-musician-and-his-art-essays-on-hindustani-music","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}