This is a study of the history and development of Kashmiri classical music, sufiana mausiqi, from its origin at the time of the fifteenth century to the present. It begins with a discussion on advent of Islam and Sufism in the Kashmir region. It examines some fundamental concepts of sufiana mausiqi such as its concept of maqam, tala and notation and the instruments that are used in the musical recitals. It highlights the existing gharanas in this art form, giving ...
