Morning & Evening Ragas

by Ali Akbar Khan

Morning & Evening Ragas cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Connoisseur Society
  • Country: India
  • Length: 42:45
  • Community rating: 3.94/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Morning & Evening Ragas' captures the masterful sarod playing of Ali Akbar Khan, accompanied by Mahapurush Misra on tabla. The recording showcases the traditional Hindustani classical frameworks of daytime and nighttime ragas, demonstrating profound improvisational depth and rhythmic complexity. It served as a vital document in introducing authentic Indian classical traditions to Western audiences during a period of growing international cross-cultural exchange.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, microtonal, technical, melodic, instrumental, uncommon-time-signatures, improvisational, droning, virtuosic, traditional

Tracklist

  1. Raga Goojjari Todi in Dhammar Tala and Jhaptal (21:14)
  2. Raga Misra Mand in Kaharwa Tala and Fast Tintal (21:31)

Credits

  • Mahapurush Misra - tabla
  • Anila Sinha - tambora
  • Ali Akbar Khan - Primary Artist

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