A genre in Hindusthani music (bhajans) as used in the Roman Catholic Church / Stephen F. Duncan.
| Author/creator | Duncan, Stephen F. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©1999. |
| Description | viii, 133 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Roman Catholic studies ; v. 12 Roman Catholic studies ; v. 12. |
| Contents | Foreword -- Introduction -- The Second Vatican Council -- The Catholic bishops' conference of India -- Indian prayer forms -- On ragas and rasas -- On rhythm and talas -- Indigenized prayer -- Conclusions -- Sources consulted: published materials, interviews, discography -- Appendices. A. Letter from the Holy See approving the twelve points of adaptation ; B. Letter from the Chaldean bishop of the U.S.A. ; C. Brief history of Catholicism in India. |
| Abstract | This book explores an indigenous musical tradition applied to the Roman Catholic liturgy in India. The author analyzes Indian music and rhythm before tracing its incorporation into Catholicism. He also writes about the Second Vatican Council whose documents helped to open the Church to eastern music. |
| Local note | Little-310387--305131038401T |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-91), discography (pages 92-94), and index. |
| Action note | Little- committed to retain 20200101 20401231 CUSP |
| LCCN | 98047116 |
| ISBN | 0773482733 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3051.I4 D86 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |