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''Raga Mala'' is an autobiographic work by Indian classical musician Ravi Shankar, published in 1997 as a hand-bound, limited edition book by Genesis Publications. The initial print run was limited to 2000 signed and individually numbered copies, with a foreword by George Harrison, who also served as Shankar's editor. In addition, Oliver Craske was credited with providing "additional narrative". In May 1998, American music magazine ''Billboard'' announced the release there of a boxed deluxe edition of the book (priced at $342), which included two CDs of music and a packet of incense.〔("A Musical Life" ), ''Billboard'', 30 May 1998, p. 10 (retrieved 20 September 2014).〕 The book was Shankar's second autobiography, after the 1968 publication of ''My Music, My Life''.〔Lavezzoli, p. 197.〕〔Andrew Robinson, ("Ravi Shankar: Sitar virtuoso and composer whose work introduced Indian music to Western audiences" ), ''The Independent'', 12 December 2012 (retrieved 20 September 2014).〕 Following its original edition, ''Raga Mala'' was issued in mass-market format by New York publishers Welcome Rain in September 1999. ==Reception== Reviewing the Welcome Rain edition in November 1999, ''Kirkus Reviews'' commented that "the most lyrical and introspective pages of his autobiography are reserved for his wife, Sukanya, and his daughter and musical disciple, Anoushka", and concluded of the book: "Unpretentious and () spiritually illuminating as Shankar's music."〔("RAGA MALA by Ravi Shankar" ), ''Kirkus Reviews'', 15 November 1999 (retrieved 20 September 2014).〕 Writing for Soundchecks, Amy Harlib considered ''Raga Mala'' a "surprisingly frank account" and described the author's style in the following terms: "a blend of charm and candour; dignity and humility; spiritual depth and sparkling sense of humour; and a never-ending thirst for knowledge, exploration and growth."〔Amy Harlib, ("Raga Mala: The Autobiography of Ravi Shankar" ), soundchecks.co.uk (retrieved 20 September 2014).〕 ''Billboard'' reviewer Bradley Bambarger wrote that "In many ways, the story of Ravi Shankar is the story of Indian culture in the West", and added: "he is also one of the most inspiring composer/performers of the 20th century – a fact reinforced by his breathtaking autobiography …"〔Bradley Bambarger, ("Shankar Weaves His Story in 'Raga Mala'" ), ''Billboard'', 16 October 1999, p. 97 (retrieved 20 September 2014).〕 In Rough Guide's ''World Music'' volume, former ''Gramophone'' critic Ken Hunt describes ''Raga Mala'' as "highly recommended".〔''World Music'', p. 78.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Raga Mala (book)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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