Darbari Kanada

Vilayat Khan released Darbari Kanada in 1997. The album features two tracks of Raga Darbari Kanada on sitar. The first track presents alap and jhala without rhythm. The second uses a 16-beat teentaal

Vilayat Khan released Darbari Kanada in 1997. The album features a performance of Raga Darbari Kanada, a prominent raga in Hindustani classical music. The release consists of two tracks, both dedicated to this raga.

The first track, "Raga: Darbari Kanada (Alap & Jhala)," presents the alap and jhala sections. Vilayat Khan performs the alap, which establishes the raga's melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. The jhala follows, introducing rhythmic patterns through rapid plucking of the chikari strings on the sitar.

The second track, "Raga: Darbari Kanada (Gat In Teentaal)," features the gat in teentaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. Vilayat Khan executes the composed melody (gat) and improvisations within the teentaal structure. The performance adheres to the traditional format of instrumental Hindustani classical music, emphasizing melodic development and rhythmic interplay.

The album was released in audio format. The label and specific recording details remain unconfirmed in available sources.