Raga Marwa

Raga Marwa is a studio album by Indian classical musician Ali Akbar Khan. Released on January 1, 1968, the recording showcases Khan’s performance of the eponymous raga in the Hindustani classical tradition. The album features Khan on the sarod, accompanied by an unspecified tabla player.

The release comprises two tracks. Raga Marwa, Part One: Alap presents the slow, meditative alap section, where Khan explores the raga’s melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. Raga Marwa, Part Two: Gat introduces the composed gat section, incorporating rhythmic cycles and tabla support. The total runtime and label details remain undocumented in available sources.

Ali Akbar Khan composed and performed the raga in the Marwa thaat, a parent scale associated with late afternoon or early evening performances. The recording exemplifies his mastery of the sarod and the Maihar gharana style, emphasizing deep tonal expression and intricate melodic development. No additional production credits or session details are publicly confirmed.

The album’s reception and commercial performance are not widely recorded, but it holds significance as part of Khan’s discography during the 1960s. Later reissues or remastered editions, if any, lack verified documentation. The original release format is presumed to be vinyl, though no catalog number or label imprint is specified in accessible references.