{"product_id":"raganjli-popular-and-uncommon-ragas-second-edition","title":"Raganjli: Popular and Uncommon Ragas (Second Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaganjli: Popular and Uncommon Ragas (Second Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Gurbux Singh is a comprehensive exploration of popular and lesser-known ragas of North Indian classical music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book brings together the author's extensive knowledge, practical experience, and dedicated research into Indian classical music. It provides clear guidelines and explanations that help readers, students, and vocalists understand the characteristics and structures of different ragas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing more than 160 ragas and over 350 musical compositions (bandishes), this second edition presents a remarkable collection of traditional and uncommon musical forms. The compositions are carefully selected and arranged according to their appropriate rhythm (laya), rhythmic cycles (taal), and emotional expression (bhava), making even intricate musical structures easier to understand and appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive feature of the book is its inclusion of musical compositions based on the devotional writings of saints such as Bhagat Kabir, Namdev, Ravidas, and Baba Farid, along with compositions drawn from Sikh scriptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaganjli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as a valuable reference for students, teachers, performers, researchers, and enthusiasts of Hindustani classical music who wish to explore the richness and diversity of the raga tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers more than 160 popular and uncommon ragas of North Indian classical music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes over 350 carefully arranged musical compositions (bandishes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides clear explanations and guidelines for understanding different ragas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures devotional compositions inspired by Bhagat Kabir, Namdev, Ravidas, Baba Farid, and Sikh scriptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmphasizes the relationship between musical compositions, rhythm, taal, and emotional expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of Hindustani classical music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGurbux Singh is a dedicated practitioner, teacher, and researcher of Indian classical music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe received his musical training from Mohinder Singh Ji, a renowned Thumri artist and recipient of the President's Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter moving from India to England in 1965, he continued his musical education under Mohan Singh Musapuri Ji and Professor Yashpal Ji of the Agra Gharana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe devoted more than 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