Sitar and Its Music is a revised and enlarged edition of a much sought-after reference book on instrumental music, appeared as Sitar and Its Techniques, in 1981. It is a serious attempt to convey the basic principles and allied information on sitar and its music, keeping in mind its absolute usefulness for the students who want to learn sitar and our great tradition.
The book vividly deals with gharana, especially its contribution to the existing and traditional ...
Prof. Dhruva Tara Joshi, popularly known as "Joshi ji" was not only a refined musician of class but also a seasoned composer. He had a vast knowledge of Urdu, Hindi, English and Bengali language. His love for music and passion for language helped him to understand the philosophy of music. He was a great Sitar player of his time and gave a number of brilliant concerts all over India but unfortunately his physical problem forced him to stop playing Sitar. ...