CONTENTS: Introduction, Acknowledgement, 1. KASHMIR THE PARADISE OF EARTH: 1.1. Histolrical Background of Kashmir, 1.2. The Cultural Tradition of Kashmir, 1.3. Music of Kashmir, 2. THE SOUND OF KASHMIR: 2.1. Ruf (Folk Songs Sung by Womens), 2.2. Vanvun, 2.3. Marriage Vanvun, 2.4. Muslim Vanvun, 2.5. Veegya Vacchan, 2.6. Hikat, 2.7. Vaan, 2.8. Lalnavun, 2.9. Bhand Paethar, 2.10. Ladishah, 2.11. Chhakar, 2.12. Bachhi nagma, 2.13. Rishi Macchar, 2.14. Dhamaly, 2.15. Naindai Gyavun, 2.16. Leela, 2.17. Modern Light Music, INSTRUMENTS USED IN KASHMIRI MUSIC: 1. Sarangi, 2. Sehtar, 3. Tumbaknari, 4. Gagar, 5. Rabab, 6. Thaluz, 7. Nagada, 8. Dhola, 9. Shankh, 10. Noet, 11. Nai (flute), 12. Saaz-e-kashmir, 13. Santoor, 14. Wasul/Dokra/Tabla, 3. THE MODERN TRANSFORMATION OF THE SANTOOR: 3.1`. Origin of santoor in Kashmir, 3.2. Tonal Quality, 3.3. Dimension and Design, 3.4. Parts of Santoor, 3.5. Innovations by Pandit Bhajan Sopori, 3.6. Evolution of the Santoor, 3.7. Sopori Baaj, 3.8. Innovations in Santoor by Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori, 3.9. Contemporary Santoor Players of India, 4. THE SOPORI GHARANA AND ITS ARTISTIC HERITAGE: 4.1. Meaning of Gharanas, 4.2. Understanding Gharanas System of Kashmir, 4.3. Origin and Evolution of Sopori Gharana, 4.4. Prominent figures of Sopori Gharana, 5. TRUE MUSICAL SAINT PANDIT BHAJAN SOPORI: 5.1. Birth and Native Place, 5.2. Childhood, 5.3. Early Life of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, 5.4. Academic Education, 5.5. Music Education of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, 5.6. Pandit Bhajan Sopori's Early Performances & Musical Journey, 5.7. Family Life of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, 5.8. Personality traits of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, 5.9. Physical Appearance and Presence, 5.10. Dressing Style, 5.11. Humanity, 5.12. Lover of Art and Routine life, 5.13. As a Poety, 5.14. Diligence and Hard Work, 5.15. Realiability, 5.16. Thoughtfulness, 5.17. Easy going nature, 5.18. Broad-minded outlook, 5.19. Humility and modesty, 5.20. Energetic, 5.21. Meditation, 5.22. Food Habits, 5.23. Simplicity, 5.24. Secular Personality Par-Excellence, 5.25. Death, 6. MUSIC OF PANDIT BHAJAN SOPORI: 6.1. Compositions and Ragas, A. Classical Music Compositions, B. Some Classical Compositions, C. Light Music Compositions, D. Geet, Ghazal, Chorus, E. Patriotic Song Compositions, F. Film Music, 6.2. ALBUMS: A. Classical Music on Santoor Albums, B. Fusion Album, C. Sound Therapy Album, D. Devotional Album, E. Folk Music Album, F. Other Compositional Works, 6.3. Pandit Bhajan Sopori in All India Radio, 6.4. TV & Radio Series, 6.5. Filmography, Discography & Release, 6.6. Collaborations with Musical Legends, 7. A LEGENDARY GURU AND INTERVIEWS: 7.1. Pandit Bhajan Sopolri: Timeless Guru, 7.2. Sopori Academy of Music & Performing Arts (SaMaPa), 7.3. Achievements and Recognition, 7.4. Interviews, Conclusion, Bibliography, Appendix.