Title: Romance of the raga
Description: The place of the Raga in Indian Classical Music is indeed unique. the 
Romance of the Raga is an attempt to outline the evolution and perspective, 
as also the sheer variety and distinct styles, of this powerful and 
enthralling medium of spiritual and aesthetic form of musical expression. 
It provides a glimpse into the variety of techniques and styles that are 
employed for presentation of the Raga and highlights the significant 
contribution made by some of the shapers of India's musical destiny towards 
the enrichment of boty the systems: Hindustani and Karnatak.

The work also portrays the predominant characteristics of inner 
dynamism and resilience, as also the unlimited potential, amazing 
elasticity and the power of assimilation of the Raga, as a medium of 
creative musical expression. Further, the variety and range of musical 
instruments and confluence of Indian Classical Music and Miniature Painting 
have been illustrated with a view to enunciating the all-important aspect 
of the thematic content of the Raga.
Subjects: Carnatic music, Hindustani music, History and criticism, Music, Raga
Places: India