{"product_id":"my-life-story-of-a-imperfet-musician","title":"My Life; Story Of A Imperfet Musician","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Life: Story Of An Imperfect Musician Is The Freewheeling Autobiography Of Ustad Allauddin Khan, The Legendary Indian Classical Musician And Founder Of The Maihar-Senia Gharana. Transcribed From His Spoken Accounts At Santiniketan In 1952 And Translated From Bengali To English For The First Time, The Book Offers An Intimate Look Into His Tumultuous Journey-From His Modest Beginnings In Tripura To Becoming A Revered Guru And Maestro. In His Candid Yet Commanding Voice, Allauddin Khan Recalls His Spiritual Devotion To Music, Years Of Gruelling Training, Battles With Poverty And His Uncompromising Integrity. He Narrates His Encounters With Saints, Ustads, Nawabs And Commoners With Equal Vividness If Punctuated By His Humour, Rage And Humility. The Book Sheds Light On His Unconventional Personality-Fierce, Loving, Deeply Principled-And His Immense Contribution To Indian Classical Music, Not Just As A Performer But Also As A Mentor. Enriched With An Introduction By His Pupil Ravi Shankar, And Rare Photographs, My Life Is Not Merely A Chronicle Of Musical Excellence But An Invaluable Glimpse Into The Spirit Of A Man Who Lived For, And Through, Music. About The Author: Ustad Allauddin Khan, Legendary Indian Classical Musician And Founder Of The Maihar-Senia Gharana, Dedicated His Life To Music. He Was A Master Of Multiple Instruments And Revered Guru To Legends Like Ali Akbar Khan, Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee, V.G. Jog, Sharan Rani And Pannalal Ghosh. His Legacy Continues To Inspire Generations Of Musicians. About The Translator: Hemasri Chaudhuri Started Her Musical Training With Her Grandfather And Later, Her Father Dr Sarbananda Chaudhuri. She Was Blessed By Pt. Birju Maharaj. In 2023, She Received The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme In Kathak From The Centre For Cultural Resources And Training, Under The Aegis Of Ministry Of Culture, Government Of India. She Is A Student At Patha Bhavan, Kolkata.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45872815866054,"sku":"DADAX8119626397","price":7.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/71Cshs61QkL.jpg?v=1779526430","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/my-life-story-of-a-imperfet-musician","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}