Finding the Raga: An Improvisation on Indian Music

by Amit Chaudhuri

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**WINNER OF THE JAMES TAIT BLACK PRIZE**

'A splendid book.' Literary Review
'A modern masterpiece.' New York Journal of Books

Finding the Raga
is Amit Chaudhuri's revelatory exploration of North Indian classical music: an ancient, evolving tradition whose principles and practises will alter the reader's notion of what music might - and can - be.

Through essay, memoir and cultural study, Chaudhuri dwells on the music's most distinctive and mysterious characteristics, resulting in a gift of a book for musicians and music lovers, and for any creative mind in search of diverse and transforming inspiration.

'Supple, intricate and uncompromising, full of delicate observation and insight.' Geoff Dyer
'[A] compelling meditation on Indian and Western art-making.' The New Yorker

  • ISBN10 057121911X
  • ISBN13 9780571219117
  • Publish Date 7 April 2022
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Faber & Faber
  • Edition Main
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Language English