{"product_id":"9780143061991","title":"Lost World Of Hindustani Music","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nonfiction cultural history delves into Hindustani classical music, tracing a vanishing era of maestros, patrons, and the audiences who witnessed them. Written for adults and serious music lovers, it moves with reverence, insight, and a warmly human voice that blends legend with memory and scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content unfolds as a blend of legends, personal recollections, and historical context. It traces the origins of musical lineages—from folk roots and imperial courts to the gradual arrival of notation—and reveals how performance, devotion, and social dynamics shaped a rich, living tradition. The reading experience is distinctive for its human portraits, its knack for making distant eras feel intimate, and its seamless weaving of anecdotes with careful research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcepts explored include ragas, gharanas, the shift from spontaneous improvisation to written notation, and the intricate social world of patronage, fame, and rivalry. Learning feels accessible as ideas are anchored in vivid scenes—concerts, backstage moments, and everyday life around music—inviting readers to hear, understand, and savor the evolution of this art form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins and evolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e tracing folk roots to royal court traditions and the emergence of notation that reshaped performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman portraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e engaging sketches of maestros, scholars, patrons, and audiences—warts and wonders included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey concepts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ragas, gharanas, improvisation, and the social world surrounding classical music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory-led style:\u003c\/strong\u003e lyrical, immersive prose with historical scenes that illuminate concerts, crowds, and backstage life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e connects tradition to modern listening, inviting curiosity and deeper appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders gain a richer understanding of Hindustani music’s history and people, a newfound sense of how spontaneity and structure co-exist in performance, and a lasting appreciation for a cultural heritage that continues to influence musicians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540427419865,"sku":"9780143061991","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61pPmwJtrML._SL1400.jpg?v=1776682540","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143061991","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}