{"product_id":"song-of-the-clay-pot","title":"Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey With the Ghatam By Sumana Chandrashekar","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA LYRICAL EXPLORATION OF MUSIC, LEGEND, AND THE HUMBLE CLAY POT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat transforms a simple vessel of clay into an instrument that commands the world stage? In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eSong of the Clay Pot\u003c\/i\u003e, Sumana Chandrashekar takes readers on a captivating journey into the soul of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eghatam\u003c\/b\u003e. From its mythic origins—linked to the rhythms of Lord Ganesh and the traditions of village life—to its sophisticated place in Carnatic music, this book is both a personal memoir and a deeply researched history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eChandrashekar candidly chronicles her own \"love affair\" with the instrument, detailing her training under Sukanya Ramgopal and the legendary Vikku Vinayakram. She writes with raw honesty about the challenges of the craft, including the gender biases she faced in a male-dominated field, the struggle to forge her own identity, and the complex hierarchies of the classical music world. Written with the same lyricism as the music it celebrates, this book is an essential read for music lovers and anyone who treasures a story of resilience, tradition, and artistic courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique Musical History:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers rare insights into the evolution of Carnatic music, including forgotten legends and the struggles of marginalized instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCandid Personal Memoir:\u003c\/b\u003e An inspiring, thought-provoking look at breaking stereotypes and defying expectations in the world of classical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRich Cultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends history, folklore, and technical insight, making it a \"must-read\" for fans of Indian classical arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeautifully Written:\u003c\/b\u003e As rhythmic and engaging as the music itself, ensuring an immersive experience from the first page to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover the rhythm of the earth. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eSong of the Clay Pot\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619456217371,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/719ssVVaPTL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784348619","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/song-of-the-clay-pot","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}