NEW TITLE AUGUST 2015 MUSIC ISBN: 978-93-83098-98-9 `595/£14.99/$20 PB Published by Fine publishing within reach D-78, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110 020, INDIA Tel: 91-11-26816301, 49327000; Fax: 91-11-26810483, 26813830 email: [email protected]; website: www.niyogibooksindia.com MUSIC `595/£14.99/$20 PB ISBN: 978-93-83098-98-9 Size:229 x 152mm, 324pp, 26 b/w photographs Interviewers Black and white, 80gsm bookprint Geeta Sahai & Shrinkhla Sahai Paperback Ever wondered how late Pandit Ravi Shankar went beyond cultural boundaries to Geeta Sahai is a writer, propagate Hindustani classical music and impact the global music scene? How did broadcaster and documentary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan fight emotional and financial setbacks to settle into musical filmmaker. Her short stories harmony with destiny? How did Begum Akhtar’s soulful voice inspire a reluctant have won international awards percussionist to dedicate his life to vocal music and emerge as the legendary Pandit and have been included in Jasraj? How did late Dr Gangubai Hangal break away from the shackles of social an international anthology– ostracism to emerge as a legend of her times? Undiscovered Gems. She was associated with Worldspace Satellite Radio for nearly ten years Beyond Music – Maestros in Conversation delves into candid opinions on issues, as Programme Director - Radio Gandharv-24X7 revealing thoughts on music-making and emotional sagas of some of the most Hindustani Classical Music Station. She has made accomplished, revered classical musicians—Dr Prabha Atre, Pandit Vishwa Mohan many introspective documentary films. Currently, Bhatt, Dr N. Rajam, Vidushi Shanno Khurana, Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Shiv Kumar she is working on a project on women maestros of Sharma, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, to name a few. Hindustani classical music of early 20th century. Shrinkhla Sahai is currently This book is not just about music; it is an exciting journey into the minds of the pursuing her PhD in Theatre and musicians, bringing alive the fragrance of their musical thinking. A must read for Performance Studies at the School all Hindustani classical music connoisseurs. of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New • The book contains interviews with 25 doyens in the arena of Delhi. She has presented papers Hindustani classical music– musicians of yesteryears and also on Hindustani classical music, dance, radio and those actively performing. sound at international conferences. She regularly writes articles on art and culture, is associated • The Volume has covered the whole gamut of Hindustani with Sruti magazine and is a Bharatanatyam classical music – the theory, the practice, the current dancer. Presently, she is a Visiting Faculty at discussions and debates on long held views and notions. various institutes conducting classes on media and arts and has established her own dance institute • It also gives the reader the insight into the researches and in Delhi-NCR. innovations that have happened in vocal and instrumental music fields..