Deepak S Raja <br/><br/>
The rāga-ness of rāgas : rāgas beyond the grammar/ 
edited byDeepak S Raja, foreword by Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, introduction by Lyle Wachovsky 
 - New Delhi  D.K. Print World Ltd  2016 
<br/><br/> This book is a systematic and contemporary exploration of the uniquely Indian phenomenon of raga, which forms the foundation of the musical culture of India. Maestros speak with total conviction of a raga as having a personality. A raga must therefore be viewed not only as the governing authority of musical performance, but also as an archetype pregnant and cultural meaning. The exploration of raga-ness, therefore, can begin with the grammatical coordinates of ragas, but cannot stop there. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788124608357 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Raga<br/>Carnatic music<br/>Hindustani music
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>781.264 D3607 R   / 21274