Rāg Bāgeśrī / Rāg Deś

Rāg Bāgeśrī / Rāg Deś is a 1990 studio release by sitarist Budhaditya Mukherjee. The album presents two classical raga performances in the Hindustani tradition. The label and production details remain undocumented in available sources.

Mukherjee performs Rāg Bāgeśrī and Rāg Deś as the two primary tracks. The recording captures his interpretation of these ragas on the sitar, accompanied by unspecified instrumentalists. The total runtime and specific track durations are not specified in existing references.

The release follows Mukherjee’s established approach to raga elaboration, emphasizing ālāp, jor, and jhālā in the slower sections before transitioning to rhythmic development. The album format suggests a focus on extended improvisation, though no live audience context is indicated. Additional session musicians or tabla accompanists, if present, are not credited in the available documentation.

As a physical release, the album likely circulated on cassette or vinyl in the early 1990s, though the exact medium and distribution scope are unclear. Later reissues or digital remasters, if any, are not recorded in public archives. The work contributes to Mukherjee’s discography of raga-based recordings from the late 20th century.