Raga Alamgiri - Raga Jogiya-Kalengra

Raga Alamgiri – Raga Jogiya-Kalengra is a studio album by Indian classical musician Ali Akbar Khan. Released on January 1, 1974, the recording features Khan on the sarod, accompanied by traditional instrumental support. The album belongs to the North Indian (Hindustani) classical tradition and presents two extended raga performances.

The release contains two tracks. The first composition explores Raga Alamgiri, a raga associated with the late evening or early night. The second track interprets Raga Jogiya-Kalengra, a rare and complex raga that blends elements of the Jogiya and Kalengra scales. Both performances adhere to the alaap-jor-jhala structure characteristic of instrumental dhrupad-style renditions, followed by a rhythmic gat section in teental.

Ali Akbar Khan composed and arranged the material, drawing from his training under his father, Allauddin Khan, and the Maihar gharana. The recording captures his improvisational mastery and the intricate tonal nuances of the sarod. The accompaniment includes tabla and tanpura, though specific contributing artists remain undocumented in available sources. The label for the original release is not confirmed in the provided context.

The album exemplifies Khan’s role in popularizing Hindustani classical music in the West during the 1960s and 1970s. His performances on this record reflect the depth of the Maihar tradition while demonstrating his individual innovations in raga interpretation. The 1974 release date aligns with a period of heightened international interest in Indian classical forms, though direct commercial reception details are not specified.