About The Book
The Call of Music traces the journeys of eight singular volces in Hindustani music- some acclaimed performers, others quiet torchbearers who create, teach and sustain the tradition far from the public eye. From the narrow lanes of Kashipur to the sweeping hills of San Rafael, these artistes emerge from vastly different worlds, yet each has devoted their life to music with unflinching conviction and artistic courage. Among them are the heirs of musical legacies, grappling with the weight of inheritance, vocalists who challenge gendered assumptions embedded in the tradition; instrumentalists who reimagine the expressive possibilities of their craft; a sarangı player navigating the complexities of caste and faith; and a tabla maestro bridging a lineage ruptured by Partition. As these musicians forge their identities within a classical tradition, they reveal an art form not only enduring, but continually transforming - connecting generations, reshaping boundaries and resonating anew. What binds them is a profound surrender to the art, a deep-seated devotion that transcends convention and circumstance. Together, they form a luminous, emotionally textured portrait of a musical legacy - rooted and radically alive.
About The Author
Priya Purushothaman is a reputed Hindustani vocalist. She is trained in the style of the Agra gharana, and has performed in major venues in India and abroad. She is also the author of Living Music: Conversations with Pandit Dinkar Kaikini. Priya is interested in documenting stories of musicians and their creative processes from her perspective as a practitioner. Her music can be heard at www.priyapurushothaman.com.
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