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Daniel M. Neuman offers an account of North Indian Hindustani music culture and the changing social context of which it is part, as expressed in the thoughts and actions of its professional musicians.Drawing primarily from fieldwork performed in Delhi in 196971from interviewing musicians, learning and performing on the Indian fiddle, and speaking with music connoisseursNeuman examines the cultural and social matrix in which Hindustani music is nurtured, listened and attended to, cultivated, and consumed in contemporary India. Through his interpretation of the impact that modern media, educational institutions, and public performances exert on the music and musicians, Neuman highlights the drama of a great musical tradition engaging a changing world, and presents the adaptive strategies its practitioners employ to practice their art. His work has gained the distinction of introducing a new approach to research on Indian music, and appears in this edition with a new preface by the author.
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- Q: What is 'The Life of Music in North India' about? A: The book provides an in-depth exploration of North Indian Hindustani music culture, focusing on its professional musicians and the changing social contexts surrounding the music.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Daniel M. Neuman, who conducted fieldwork in Delhi during 1969-71.
- Q: What type of music does this book discuss? A: It discusses Hindustani music, which is a classical music tradition from North India.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in music? A: Yes, the book is accessible and provides insights into North Indian music culture, making it suitable for both beginners and those with prior knowledge.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 15, 1990, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 302 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback.
- Q: Does the book include any new content in its reprint? A: Yes, this edition includes a new preface by the author, Daniel M. Neuman.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the cultural and social frameworks of Hindustani music, including the influences of modern media, educational institutions, and public performances.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for music scholars? A: Yes, it introduces a new approach to research on Indian music, making it a valuable resource for scholars.