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The Music Room: A Discussion with Author Namita Devidayal

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29 May 2023, 7.00pm PST

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The Music Room: A Discussion with Author Namita Devidayal

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When Namita is ten, her mother takes her to Dhondutai, a respected Mumbai music teacher from the great Jaipur Gharana. Dhondutai has dedicated herself to music and her antecedents are rich. She is the only remaining student of the legendary Alladiya Khan, the founder of the gharana and of its most famous singer, the tempestuous songbird, Kesarbai Kerkar. Namita begins to learn singing from Dhondutai, at first reluctantly and then, as the years pass, with growing passion. Dhondutai sees in her a second Kesar, but does Namita have the dedication to give herself up completely to music - or will there always be too many late nights and cigarettes? Beautifully written, full of anecdotes, gossip and legend, The Music Room is perhaps the most intimate book to be written about Indian classical music yet.

Join us for a discussion with Namita to get further insights into her journey, the contents of the book, and the lives of its very real characters. This program is hosted by Kalāvāṇī Institute’s Buddhi Book Club, an initiative bringing people together to read and discuss books on Indian classical performing art traditions.

Looking to fill your year with more music? This program is included in our Friends of ICMSV 2023 Season Pass along with many other exciting events, all at a reduced rate.

This program is presented by the Kalāvāṇī Institute, education branch of the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV), with support from the Society for Indian Music and Arts (SIMA). If you are looking to sponsor this event please send us an email to [email protected]
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