Authors


 
Geeta Sahai

Geeta Sahai is a journalist, writer, broadcaster and documentary filmmaker. She has written several articles for magazines and newspapers; translated novels and short stories; produced and presented features on literature, art and social issues for television and All India Radio. She was associated with Worldspace Satellite Radio as Programme Director-Radio Gandharv-24 hour Hindustani Classical Music Station. Currently, she is scripting for a documentary on Women Maestros of Classical Music of early 20th century.

Music, Mind and Soul - Interviews with the Maestros of Hindustani Classical Music (forthcoming)

The book delves into candid opinions on issues, revealing thoughts on music-making and emotional sagas of struggle ofsome of the most accomplished, revered classical musicians - Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Late Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Dr. Prabha Atre, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr. N. Rajam, Vidushi Shubha Mudgal - to today's younger generation musicians - Ayaan Ali Khan, Salil Bhatt, Meeta Pandit, Purbayan Chatterjee and many others. The book is co-authored by Shrinkhla Sahai.

Category: Non-fiction
Publishing House: Picador India
Rights Available: World (excluding India)