Essentials of Musicology in South Indian Music - by SRJ

ragam-talam · Post by **ragam-talam** » 16 Mar 2009, 17:13

http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/09/30/stor ... 161500.htm

"It is very rightly pointed out in the chapter on Ragas that certain melodies like Anandabhairavi, Ritigaula and Atana stand on their own merit and not with reference to the Janaka-Janya theory. The author also questions the general belief of Janaka and Mela ragas meaning the same. Convincing explanation is given by him on his views in this connection. While dealing with the Swarasthanas mention has been made that the current "Prati Madyama"

arunk · Post by **arunk** » 16 Mar 2009, 19:35

Too bad I didn't know of it when I visited Chennai last december. In fact, I was even browsing at that Royapettah book store (before the jam session). Obviously didnt look hard enough.

This sounds like a treasure house of information from highly respected (highly knowledgeable and also highly entertaining) musicologist.

Arun

Ashwin · Post by **Ashwin** » 12 Aug 2009, 00:40

The book may now be purchased online at the new website of the Karnatic Music Book Centre. The direct link is as follows:

http://carnaticbooks.com/product_info.p ... cts_id=314

Ashwin