S. D. BURMAN:THE WORLD OF HIS MUSIC

A golden voice capable of making one stop in one’s tracks, an uncannyunderstanding of audience expectation and an astute ability to create somethingoriginal using various musical techniques and genres—these are some of thecharacteristics that defi ned Sachin Dev Burman, lovingly referred to as SD.One of the greatest artists to have risen on the Indian musical fi rmament andcaptivated the imagination of millions, SD’s musical talent was appreciated byconnoisseurs and commoners alike. Combining folk and classical styles, SD gavethe world a form of music that could be the both the boatman’s and the ustad’sown.In S. D. Burman: Th e World of His Music, Khagesh Dev Burman paints a vividpicture of Sachin-karta’s life, delving into his childhood, things that shaped hischaracter and musical talent, the days of struggle—and the rise of the maestro.Complete with detailed lists of his songs and analyses of his unique style andmusic, this book is one that every music lover’s shelf should boast of.