{"product_id":"a-life-in-three-octaves-the-musical-journey-of-gangubai-hangal-by-deepa-ganesh","title":"A Life in Three Octaves: The Musical Journey of Gangubai Hangal by Deepa Ganesh","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE DEFINITIVE PORTRAIT OF A LEGEND: CELEBRATING THE VOICE AND LIFE OF GANGUBAI HANGAL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFrom the humble tea stalls of Dharwad where a young, music-hungry girl begged to hear gramophone records, to the grandest concert stages of India, the journey of Gangubai Hangal is the stuff of legend. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003eA Life in Three Octaves\u003c\/i\u003e is the first-ever comprehensive biography of one of the most revered vocalists in Hindustani classical music, capturing the spirit of a woman who defined an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDeepa Ganesh presents an intimate, warm, and meticulously researched account of Gangubai’s life. Born in 1913, Gangubai navigated a transformative time in Indian history. The book traces her evolution from her early inspirations, her pivotal apprenticeship under the legendary Sawai Gandharva at seventeen, and her courageous decision to chart her own path—moving from the traditional \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"385\"\u003edevadasi\u003c\/i\u003e community to the public stage, radio, and national acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this biography is a vital addition to your collection:\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\"\u003eAn Inspiring Life Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the resilience of an artist who held the \"polarities of tradition and innovation, system and originality\" in a delicate, beautiful balance.\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\"\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e The book mirrors the journey of India itself—moving from the pre-independence era through the changing landscape of modern Indian music.\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\"\u003eIntimate Portrait:\u003c\/b\u003e Goes beyond the public image of the Padma Vibhushan awardee to reveal the human being behind the music—her struggles, her inspirations, and her dedication to her art.\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\"\u003eEssential Reading for Music Lovers:\u003c\/b\u003e Whether you are a student of Hindustani classical music or simply an admirer of compelling biographies, this book offers a profound look at an extraordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Life in Three Octaves\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a tribute to an artist; it is an exploration of what it means to live a life devoted to sound, soul, and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52424021934363,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81PAAX4QXZL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782883742","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/a-life-in-three-octaves-the-musical-journey-of-gangubai-hangal-by-deepa-ganesh","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}