Indian Music and its Assessment a Sociological Perspective

Indian Music and its Assessment: A Sociological Perspective deals with the origin of music and evolution of Indian music within social context. The book brings out the fact that music takes shape by specific changes in socio-political and economic systems. The author’s study about Gharanas of the Muslims by the structure of family, gender right on music, in comparison to other social institutions and viewing Guru-Shishya Parampara within the framework of social relationship is an effort for the first time. By explaining the attributes of music and its association with humans the author has sought for the role of music in society. Investigation of understanding classical music in relation to the elite, the intellectual and audience is an original work. The material of this book brings words and opinions of musicians about various critical issues of the field. It is hoped that the discourse of Dilemma of Indian music along with a few suggestions will raise awareness and provide guideline for the learners, music educators, organizers and the classes associated with the production of music.