Colleagues,
PFB, the registration link for the next India Studies Webinar by Dr. Srinivas Reddy, Nov 30, 7 pm IST, on Indian Classical Music:Â
Speaker: Dr. Srinivas ReddyÂ
Guest Professor of South and Southeast Asian Studies at IIT Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India, and Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Contemplative Studies at Brown University
Srinivasreddy.org
Indian Music Theory Through The Ages
Indian music theory has a long, complex, and fascinating history. This presentation will take a broad look at various historical moments which have been pivotal in the evolution of both Hindustani and Carnatic musical practice. Beginning with the NÄá¹ya-Å›Ästra and the Saá¹…gÄ«ta-ratnÄkara as foundational texts of a pan-Indic music theory, we will explore not only musical theory per se, but also how musical practice is informed by Indian philosophies of sonic vibration, mathematical precision, aesthetic pleasure, and ultimate salvation. Lastly, we will discuss the rise of new traditions of music theory that arose in the twentieth century as responses to colonialism, modernity, and secularism.
Thanks and regards,
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Head, Department of Humanities & Languages
Chair, The India Centre
Professor, Philosophy & Religious Studies
FLAME University
@ProfPankajJain