TY - BOOK AU - Lalita Ramakrishna TI - Sampradaya sangita: Indian classical musical tradition SN - 978-81-88827-15-2 U1 - 780.954 R1411 S PY - 2010/// CY - Delhi PB - B. R. Rhythms N1 - Here is a unique book that brings together in one volume the twin systems of North and South Indian classical music. With a broad sweep it illuminates all the important aspects of Indian classical music. It looks at a traditional art form that has evolved over the last 2000 years and is still brimming with vitality today. This book offers a valuable perspective on Indian classical music, its aesthetic values and philosophy. Sampradaya Sangita investigates the basic principles underlying nada, raga, laya, creative extemporization and compositions. This book satisfies the professional musician, the scholar as well as the lay person. It is full of technical details of this complex art. At the same time, it is attractive with its colour plates and profuse biographical sketches ER -