{"product_id":"the-secret-master-arun-kashalkar-and-a-journey-to-the-edge-of-music-by-sumana-ramanan","title":"The Secret Master: Arun Kashalkar and a Journey to the Edge of Music by Sumana Ramanan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA CAPTIVATING MUSICAL DETECTIVE STORY THAT UNVEILS THE SOUL OF KHAYAL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat happens when a seasoned writer on music stumbles upon a genius they have never heard of? This is the starting point of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eThe Secret Master\u003c\/i\u003e, a profound and beautifully written exploration of Hindustani classical music through the life and art of Arun Kashalkar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSumana Ramanan takes readers on an investigative journey to uncover why this charismatic maestro, who thrives on the fringes of Mumbai’s mainstream music scene, remains a hidden gem. Through her pursuit, she not only maps the intricate style of Kashalkar’s singing but also excavates the history of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"299\"\u003ekhayal\u003c\/i\u003e—a genre rooted in \"imagination\"—and explores why such vibrant, authentic art forms often survive in the shadows of the mainstream. Part biography, part musical analysis, and part cultural meditation, this book is an essential read for anyone moved by the power of classical Indian music.\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 for music lovers:\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\"\u003eA Hidden History:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheds light on the underground culture that keeps the most authentic traditions of Hindustani music alive.\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\"\u003eArtistic Exploration:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a deep, immersive look at the aesthetics of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003ekhayal\u003c\/i\u003e, making it accessible to both scholars and casual listeners.\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\"\u003eCompelling Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by an award-winning journalist, the book reads like a detective story, keeping you hooked from the first page to the last.\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\"\u003eMeditative \u0026amp; Insightful:\u003c\/b\u003e A rare opportunity to understand the nature of mainstream versus underground art and the dedicated individuals who sustain our cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover the maestro the mainstream missed. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eThe Secret Master\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52449653981467,"sku":null,"price":764.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71IkXcXuypL._SL1500.jpg?v=1783054175","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/the-secret-master-arun-kashalkar-and-a-journey-to-the-edge-of-music-by-sumana-ramanan","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}