AcknowledgmentsI would like to thank the many people that made this study possible: Arn Burghardt, who introduced me to Hindustani music, inspired me with his playing, directed my readings, advised me in the process of my formulating the interviews, and networked me with musicians in New York City. I do not know how to thank him enough for making me aware of this great music culture. I would also like to thank those other musicians who participated in the study: Aashish Khan, Amit Chatterjee, Brooks Parsons, David Whetstone, Enayet Hussain, Franc Menusan, Kinnar K. Seen, Mark Lutnes, Misha Masud, Patsy Margolin, Paul Leake, Ray Spiegel, and Steve Gorn. Not only did these musicians allow me to tape record the interviews, but some gave me complimentary recordings of their own playing as well. Everyone was most hospitable. I wish to specially thank Franc, for showing me where to find the best samosas in New York City. Lastly, I wish to thank my advisor, Jay Pillay, for his help in the production of this paper. Not only did he help edit my atrocious writing, replete with formidable sentences, but he also aided me greatly in the understanding of the data which I had collected. I have attempted to present the information shared by various individuals as accurately as possible, but apologize in advance for any errors of fact, interpretation, approach, or serious omission, for which I assume full responsibility. This study, I reiterate, is preliminary.
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