The Illustrated Companion to South Indian Classical Music

This comprehensive companion discusses the idea and concepts involved in the classical music and dance of South India. It provides an overview of the historical and cultural context of the music, its instruments, composers, leading practitioners and schools. It contains illustrations of all the instruments discussed, as well as of major composers. The companion is further enriched by a detailed glossary, ‘discography’ (of recording) and bibliography, a guide to pronunciation and transliteration, and bibliographical, a guide to pronunciation and transliteration, and biographical notes on musicians and composers. Colour Plates by S. Rajam, illustrations by V.C. Arun, and photographs adds to its visual appeal. It is written in a approachable style which helps in the understanding of difficult concepts. For the first time, the living heritage of South Indian classical music is presented in a single yet comprehensive volume. This is an indispensable and enriching reference work for the connoisseur, practising musician, interested amateur, impresario, teacher and student. It will equally benefit any student and lover of Indian culture. Silent Features : – 1. The most inclusive, authoritative reference work available for South Indian Classical Music; 2. Covers the Historical as well as the technical features of the music in a single volume; 3. Complexities of the music system explained lucidly; 4. Illustration of instruments; 5. Colour Plates of Prominent Musicians and Composers; 6. Includes staves, detailed glossary, bibliography, discography and biographical notes on musicians and composers.