Philosophical Thoughts in Indian Music/Indira Srinivasan. Chennai, Om International, 2003, xii, 252 p., (pbk).

    Contents: 1. In general : Introduction. 2. Dravidian Culture in India. 3. The music of ancient Tamils. 4. The music of India before bifurcation into North and South i.e., as a wholeone. 5. a. After bifurcation of Indian music into North (Hindustani) and South Indian Karnatic Music. b. Example songs of composers of Hindustani Music (esp. Bhajans) in which philosophical thoughts are there. 6. Composers of South Indian Music (ancient periods) and their philosophical thoughts in their songs and their brief biographies. 7. Trinity of South Indian Music - biographies and songs: a. Muthuswamy Dikshitar. b. Syama Sastri. 8. Tyagaraja and his Krithis (detail). 9. Philosophical ideas of modern composers. 10. Conclusion. (Philosophy and Music as twins).

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