Chant Dhrupad

Chant Dhrupad is a 1989 studio release by Indian classical vocalist Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar. The album presents the Dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music, a genre known for its meditative alap and rhythmic complexity. Faiyazuddin Dagar performed all vocal parts, accompanied by traditional tanpura drone instrumentation. The release date is documented as January 1, 1989, though the specific label remains unverified in available sources.

The album comprises three tracks. Raga Bageshri: Alap opens the recording with an unmetered exploration of the raga’s melodic contours. The second track, Raga Bageshri: Dhrut, introduces a composed section in a structured tala (rhythmic cycle). The final track, Raga Bhatiyar: Alap - Dhrut, combines alap and a chautal composition set to 12 beats per cycle. The performances emphasize the Dagarbani style, characterized by deep resonance, sustained notes, and intricate melodic development.

Faiyazuddin Dagar belonged to the 19th generation of the Dagar family, a lineage central to the preservation of Dhrupad. His renditions on this album reflect the genre’s spiritual and technical demands. The recording format and production details are not fully documented, but the work is recognized as a representative example of late 20th-century Dhrupad performance. No commercial reissues or alternate editions are confirmed in public records.