Historian Breaks Down the Evolution of Indian Music | Dostcast w/ Vikram Sampath

Vikram Sampath is an Indian historian, author, and researcher known for his work on the history of music, culture, and political history in India .His contributions to the field of music helped preserving and promoting India's rich musical heritage, his work ensures that the legacy of Indian music is celebrated, studied, and continues to inspire generations. In this episode, Vinamre and Vikram Sampath discuss: - The impact of Gauhar Jaan on recorded music, and the historical context of recording companies and techniques in the early 20th century - The establishment of the Archive of Indian Music, discoveries made through the archive, and its role in preserving India's auditory heritage - The importance of historical documentation, living traditions and future sources for future historians nature If recordings and how it started in India excites you then this episode is for you Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 2:43 - Ethnomusicology vs Musicology 3:13 - The Legacy of Gauhar Jaan 14:53 - How his Music Training started 18:29 - Record Companies in the early 20th Century 18:56 - Recording Techniques Back Then 26:21 - Discovering Berlin's National Sound Archive 30:36 - How He started the Archive of Indian Music 34:47 - Gaining Followers for the Archive 39:02 - How he pursued a PhD in History 43:25 - Archiving Criteria Explained 44:34 - Discoveries from the Archive of Indian Music 50:58 - “India has a Living Tradition” 59:11 - Sources for future historians 1:04:17 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: / vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496 Instagram: / vinamrekasanaa Twitter: / vinamrekasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: / dostcast Dostcast on Twitter: / dostcast_tweets Dostcast on Facebook: / dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: / dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: [email protected]