From Father to Son (Ragini Puriya Dhanasri)

From Father to Son (Ragini Puriya Dhanasri) is a studio album by sitarist Alam Khan, released on January 1, 2002. The recording serves as a solo presentation of the raga Puriya Dhanasri, performed in the ragini form of North Indian classical music. The album consists of a single extended track, titled Ragini Puriya Dhanasri, spanning the entirety of the release.

Alam Khan composed and performed the sitar for the album. The work reflects the gayaki ang (vocal-style) tradition of sitar playing, a technique associated with his lineage. The recording captures a live-to-tape performance without overdubs, emphasizing the improvisational alaap-jor-jhala structure followed by a composed gat section. The label and production details remain undocumented in available sources.

The raga Puriya Dhanasri belongs to the Puriya thaat and is traditionally performed during the late evening. Khan’s interpretation adheres to the raga’s characteristic phrases, including the use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth). The album title references Khan’s training under his father, the late Ali Akbar Khan, a prominent figure in the Maihar gharana. No accompanying artists or additional instrumentation appear on the release.

Critical reception and commercial distribution details for From Father to Son (Ragini Puriya Dhanasri) are not widely recorded. The album exists as a standalone entry in Khan’s discography, distinct from his later collaborative and instructional releases. The original format included a physical CD release, though subsequent digital availability varies by platform.