What The Raags Told Me

Author: Vasudev Murthy
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 128
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129103176

Description

In a mystical exploration of the realm of Raags, a gentle soul seeks the essence of the wondrous music of India.

The narrator sends his spirit on a mission to unveil the secrets of the Raags. It returns with vivid image and esoteric personifications of Bhairavi, Kamod, Charukesi, Basant and many others, each with its own magical story to tell.

The author effortlessly bridges two worlds of creativity in this one-of-a-kind book, beautifully illustrated by artists from Inner Voice. Lyrical and absorbing, What the Raags told me will enthrall connoisseurs of fiction and music lovers alike.

Contents

CONVENTIONS USED

In Tune
Raag Sorathdesa
Raag Jaijaiwanti
Raag Jogiya
Raag Bhairav
Raag Chandrakauns
Raag Kamod
Raag Charukesi
Raag Ramkali
Rag Malkauns
Raag Puriyadhanashri
Raag Gaur Sarang
Raag Bageshree
Raag Patdip
Raag Basant
Raag Mand
Raag Megh
Raags Shuddha Sarang & Brindavani Sarang
Raag Bhatiyar
Raag Jhinjhoti
Raag Bhairavi

Appendix