Inventing the Sarod: A Cultural History
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| A musical and cultural history of the sarod from its origins through the last three centuries. This book examines the history of famous sarod musicians and the development of sarod music and ideas about music. It considers not only music, but also the implications of relevant historical events on sarod musicians and their music. To enrich his text, McNeil includes oral histories and narratives, Sanskrit texts, colonial records, and his own fieldwork and training in sarod. |