Description
Music and Musicians in Late Mughal India provides a groundbreaking examination of musical life during the twilight of the Mughal Empire. Through meticulous research and vivid historical narratives, Katherine Butler Schofield uncovers the stories of musicians, singers, and performers whose contributions shaped Indian cultural history between 1748 and 1858.
The book challenges traditional historical narratives by centering the experiences of musicians and exploring how musical traditions adapted during periods of political transformation and decline. Schofield analyzes court music, devotional practices, and popular performances, revealing the complex relationships between patronage, religion, and artistic expression.
This interdisciplinary work combines musicology, history, and cultural studies to demonstrate how music served as both a mirror of and response to social change. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Indian history, music, and the intersection of art and politics.
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