Shrutinandan

🔹 Author: Ajoy Chakrabarty

🔹 Genre: Autobiography - Biography - Memoir

🔹 Format: Hardcover

🔹 ISBN: 9788172159788

🔹 Pages: 122

🔹 Weight: 331 grams

📌 Book Summary:

"A deep insight into Indian classical music from a legendary maestro."

Ajoy Chakrabarty is an unparalleled artist of Indian classical and vocal music. While numerous books have been written about Indian music, this book stands apart as:
✔ The first of its kind, written by a renowned, practicing musician
✔ Offers practical solutions to the challenges of performing classical music
✔ Explores the philosophy, science, and responsibilities of a musician

In Shrutinandan, the author shares his personal experiences, reflections, and musical vision. It also provides insights into:
✔ The creation of his iconic music academy—Shrutinandan
✔ The role of music in social and national consciousness
✔ How Indian classical music serves as a path to world peace
✔ The dangers of limiting music to rigid traditions and caste-based exclusivity
✔ Scientific aspects of music—microphones, hall acoustics, and more

This pioneering book is not just for musicians but for anyone who wishes to understand the soul of Indian classical music.

👤 About the Author:

Ajoy Chakrabarty
✔ Born December 25, 1952, in Shyamnagar, West Bengal
✔ Graduated top of his class from Rabindra Bharati University, earning a gold medal
✔ Trained in classical music from Ajit Kumar Chakrabarty, Pannalal Samanta, Kanai Das Bairagi, Munawar Ali Khan, and Gyan Prakash Ghosh
✔ First scholar of the Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) and later became a guru and expert committee member
✔ Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including:

• President’s Award (1989) for Best Playback Singer
• Kumar Gandharva National Award (1993)—its first-ever recipient
  ✔ Has represented Indian music across America, Europe, and Asia since 1981
  ✔ Honored Citizen of New Orleans (1997)
  ✔ Founder of Shrutinandan, a unique music academy
  ✔ Over 50+ albums, cassettes, and CDs released worldwide

📖 "Shrutinandan" is an inspiring book that merges philosophy, science, and personal experience to redefine Indian classical music. A must-read for music lovers and aspiring artists.