Sitar Music in Calcutta: An Ethnomusicological Study
Synopsis
The discussion of the sitar and its repertoire as well as of the background material on gharana and rag contained in this book is derived from the author’s personal involvement with Indian music dating back to 1974. The work commences with an ethnographic preamble. The first chapter is devoted to a study of gharana and patronage. Chapter 2 deals with the history of the sitar and the evolution of performance style on this instrument. The third chapter commences with a discussion of terminology which is relevant to the study of rag. Chapter 4 and 5 consist of a detailed examination and comparison of two traditions, namely, the Gulam Ali Khan and the Imdad Khani gharanas.
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