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In keeping with the tradition of Kashi, Girija Devi imparts spiritual depth to even the most erotic compositions. In her singing, the world of the spirit goes hand-in-hand with the world of the flesh. \r\n\r\nAn adventurous venture, this book is the result of an interface between two closely related art forms: music and poetry. The poetic sensibilities of the author provide for rare glimpses into the mind of a great artiste and the influences that shape her art.\r\n\r\nREVIEWS\r\n\r\nA marvelous labour of love…Unbelievable, but this friendly introduction to the music tradition of Benaras has come from someone who is not formally initiated into a gharana. A pleasant read…A must for all music lovers.\r\n-Gangubai Hangal\r\n\r\nA hymn of deep gratitude. A fresco perceived across the mist and the silence of music. The absence of Gods from our times creates a depressing vacuum. Indian musicians often enter this vacuum and connect us with the Gods…Through the music of Girija Devi, Yatindra allows us a glimpse of those hallowed moments which become landmarks in our barren lives. A lyrical work…After reading this, we will never be able to listen to music as we used to.\r\n-Nirmal Verma\r\n\r\nStylishly written and trendy, this is an unusual little book, not a conventional account of a singer and her times, but a very personal and affectionate tribute, Mishra’s book is the latest addition to the rich tradition of writing on classical music.\r\n-The Book Review\r\n\r\nPoetry and music are invariably linked in India as in most cultures. So when a poet turns towards music for both inspiration and subject matter, the encounter yields something out of the ordinary. Yatindra Mishra brings to his pen a sense of inquiry and a flair for expression that is quite different from any writing on music that one has seen in recent Times. Girija is not a biography in the conventional sense. It is, rather, a work that lives a life of its own that is an engaging and tantalising as its celebrated subject.\r\n-S Kalidas\r\n\r\nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\r\n\r\nYATINDRA MISHRA, Editor, poet, critic, music aficionado, Yatindra Mishra edits Sahit, the bi-annual journal of literature and the arts. He has traveled to Britain, Mauritius and the US to speak on music and recite his poems. Mishra’s series of Ayodhya poems have been translated into German and published in Berlin. 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Glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Yatindra Mishra \/ Rupa \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40789258764457,"sku":"19030","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/19030.jpg?v=1625569857"}],"url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/collections\/notable-performers.oembed","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}