Indian Music Masters of Our Times-I

Description

This is a collection of the 22 biographies of Indian musicians (Vocalists, Instrumentalist and Playback singers), who are awarded with highest civilion honours of India: Bhart Ratna and Padma Vibhushana. The featured musicians are: M. S. Subbulakshmi, Ravi Shankar, Lata Mangeshkar, Bismillah Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Allauddin Khan, Ali Akbar Khan, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Kumar Gandharva, Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna, Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur, Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal, Hari Prasad Chaurasia,Pandit Jasraj, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Amjad Ali Khan, Zubin Mehta, Gangubai Hangal,Kishan Maharaj,Kishori Amonkar, Ram Narayan and Asha Bhosle. India's classical music tradition, including Carnatic and Hindustani music, has a history spanning millennia and, developed over several eras, it remains fundamental to the lives of Indians today as sources of spiritual inspiration, cultural expression and pure entertainment.

About the Author

A seasoned journalist, Pradeep Thakur, has rich and varied experience of working with prominent media groups like Delhi Press, Amar Ujala and Dainik Jagran. He is widely traveled and has in depth experience of covering wide range of subjects. His more than two decade long association with the print media culminated in his becoming the Editorial Head of Dainik Jagran, Ludhiana Unit, Punjab. Now whole-time writing and publishing keeps him meaningfully engaged.

His published works:

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The King of Steel: Lakshmi N. Mittal;
Madonna: The World’s Most Powerful Musician;
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Tiger Woods: Glory to Disgrace to Glory! ;
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TENNIS: All Time Career Money Leaders ;
GOLF: Career Money Leaders ; and
The Most Important People of the Century (Part-I): Leaders & Revolutionaries

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