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Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music

Hema Hirlekar, Unicorn Books, 2010, pbk, 200 p, ISBN : 9788178062068, $22.00 (Includes free airmail shipping)

Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music

Contents: 1. Slow Unveiling-Vilambit. 2. Raag Vistaar the Concept of Raag. 3. Rasa Aavishkar Raag Aesthetics. 4. The Unfolding of a Raag. 5. Genres of Hindustani Art Music. 6. Khayal. 7. Light Classical Music. 8. Instrumental Art Music. 9. How to Enjoy Classical Music?

Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music, is a book for people interested in Hindustani Classical music, people who like to listen to such music and would be glad for some information about it, people who are looking for an easy-read book explaining this music, people who feel that a little more knowledge about this music is required to enjoy it fully and for people who do not really want to know the theoretical or technical details but would be glad for a friendly book to understand the nuances of Hindustani Classical Music.

The book shall be of immense benefit to those who want to take the first step in making Hindustani classical music an inalienable part of their lives. Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music is organised for extremely easy understanding of the terms, the music, the genres, the gharanas, and the concerts. The details are interesting, the anecdotes adding the human touch. A CD illustrating the finer points of the music accompanies the book.

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