Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 780.9548
EAN: 9780195145915
ISBN: 0195145917
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: December 04, 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Sales Rank: 393754
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
This vivid introduction to the music of South India discusses historical and contemporary performance, cultural history and geography, and the social organization of performance traditions. It focuses primarily on Karnatak concert music and its formal conventions, modes of performance, and cultural influence within the context of the religious, historical, and political landscape of South India.




Rating: - Excellent Book and CD on South Indian Music
This book was written by fine experts in the field of South Indian music. Co-author Tanjore Viswanathan was one of South India's greatest musicians, with a deep understanding of the underlying musical culture. The accompanying CD coordinates with the text and provides a beautiful introduction to this rich musical tradition.

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Rating: - Enjoyable series...
If you are into this region of the world and its music, world music, ethnomusicology, or music education in general, this series is a wonderful introduction to musical cultures. My professor at college is using this for a Global Music Education class/multiculturalism in music. Great model for educators.

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Rating: - Primer for Westerners
This book is a short introduction to the musical traditions of South India. The authors are exceptionally well-suited for writing such a volume. Viswanathan was a highly accomplished classical musician in the Carnatic tradition of South India, who taught Western music students in Wesleyan University. Allen is also a well-known Carnatic musician and educator who teaches at Wheaton College. Together, they have written a book that explains the basics of Carnatic music theory and music culture in ... Read More

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