Pran Piya Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan: His Life and Contribution to the World of Music

The Present Book Is Primarily A Biographical Work With An In-Depth Study Of The Life And Contribution Of Legendary Musician Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan (Vocal) Of The Agra Gharana. It Is Rich With Varied Flavour. The Musicological Elements Consist Of A Brief But Analytical Study Of The Evolution Of Music, Gharana System, Styles And The Agra Gharana With Its Hierarchy. It Contains A Good Number Of Precious Bandishes Composed By Ustadjee With Their Detail Notations. Besides, A Detailed Analysis Of The Ragas Composed By Him And A Comparison With The Conventional Ragas Further Adds To The Value Of The Book. The Book Is Undoubtedly A Valuable Asset For The Students And Researchers Of Music, Musicians, Musicologists, And Music Lovers.