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Subject(s)

• Hindustani music—India—20th century—History and criticism [Browse]
• Carnatic music—India—20th century—History and criticism [Browse]
• Phonograph—India—History—20th century [Browse]
• Sound recordings—India—History—20th century [Browse]

Series

SEMPRE studies in the psychology of music [More in this series]

Summary note

Sheds light on the role and impact of The Gramophone Company's early recording expeditions on Indian classical music by examining the phenomenon through a sociocultural, historical and musical lens. The book features the indefatigable stories of the women and their experiences in adapting to recording technology. The artists from across India featured are: Gauhar Jaan of Calcutta, Janki Bai of Allahabad, Zohra Bai of Agra, Malka Jaan of Agra, Salem Godavari, Bangalore Nagarathnamma, Coimbatore Thayi, Dhanakoti of Kanchipuram, Bai Sundarabai of Pune, and Husna Jaan of Banaras.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN

• 0367421321 (hardcover)
• 9780367421328 (hardcover)

OCLC

1287078474

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