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On Music and Musicians of Hindoostan More than a mere analysis of music and musicians, this book is a classic, a thought-structure of high relevance by a vocalist whose intimacy with the performing tradition matches his depth of scholastic insight. Divided into two parts -- the first dealing with theoretical, historical, conceptual issues; the second, a practical commentary on the major exponents of prominent khayals and gharanas, this is a delightful read for music lovers Author: Ashok Da. Ranade About the Author: Sangeetacharya Ashok Da. Ranade is a vocalist (Hindustani classical), musicologist, voice-culturist and ethnomusicologist. He has composed music for plays, documentaries and films. Publisher: 1984, Hb, x, 208pp., Glossary, Plates, Illus., Index Price: Rs 350 (Outside India: US $17.95)