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Sharada Publishing House Sastriya Sangeet And Music Culture In Bengal Through The Ages by Chhhaya Chatterji
Bengal is a land of music-a culture that has thrived from ancient times, manifesting itself in various styles. This book is a detailed study of the development of Sastriya Sangita in Bengal from the distant ages of the present day, covering Pracina, Madhya and Adhunika Yugas, together with their historic backgrounds. It also deals with various trends of music that came into Bengal through her business ties with other lands, and occupation by different races who settled down there bringing with them their distinctive styles of music influenced by their religious and social practices. The book brings to light the ancient styles, such as-Nathagiti, Caryagiti, etc.; medieval styles, such as-Mangalagiti, Pacali, Krishna-Kirtana, Kirtana, etc.; and more recent styles, such as-Kavigana, Akhadai, Half-akhdai, Brahma-Sangita, Rabindra-Sangita, Kavya-Sangita, Ragapradhana, along with Dhrupada, Khayal, Tappa, Thumri, etc. and instrumental music. These styles have been enumerated with notated examples wherever possible.