Musings on Music
a handy music diary for writing notation by S.Rajam
Text by S.Rajam, Text assisted by "Garland" Rajagopalan, Illustration by S.Rajam
Composers
Sarangadeva - Musicologist: (13th century)
Authored 'Sangita Ratnakara' the
greatest work after Bharata's 'Natya Sastra'. Hailed as "Nissanka", as
he was supreme in knowledge of music. 'Sangita' as referring to music
alone
came to be used first by him. A magnificient musicologist.
Sarangadeva's grandfather came to Deccan from Kashmir & the family
settle here. He is known for his monumental work on Indian music the
"Sangita Ratnakara". He lived in times of threat from foreign powers,
but he withstood all troubles & contributed greatly to Indian music.
From Musings on Music - a handy
music diary for writing notation by S.Rajam
Text by S.Rajam, Text assisted
by "Garland" Rajagopalan, Illustration by S.Rajam
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