The Bhajan - Tapa blanda

This intelligently argued book on the influence of music in Christian worship focuses mainly on the sub-continent of India and in the diaspora where South Asian immigrants have settled. Discussing in detail the historical development of the 'bhajan , a type of devotional song and its inculturation in Christian worship, it explores how different cultures have influenced the music and poetry of the region and indeed how music has affected the culture and religion of the South Asian continent. It is authoritative and wide reaching, well researched and supported by many sources.