Ancient Indian Classical Music

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This book explains the special identity of classical music in India which differentiates it form other forms of popular music. The author has highlighted the important milestones in the evolution and development of this genre. From Vedic chanting and regional folk tunes, a rich complex system of raga and tala (melody and rhythm) has taken shape. This classical stream began much before the second B.C. when its grammar was codified in the Natya Shastra. It has been flowing all along absorbing trends fashions in music into the classical system over the years.