Sitar-Nawaz

Sitar-Nawaz is a 1965 Indian classical music album by Vilayat Khan. The album features three instrumental tracks performed on the sitar. Vilayat Khan recorded the album in 1965, and it was released on January 1, 1965. The primary format of the release is an LP record, though subsequent reissues have appeared in digital formats.

Vilayat Khan, a prominent sitar virtuoso of the Imdadkhani gharana, composed and performed all tracks on the album. The album includes Raga Barawa, Raga Shankara, and Dhun in Gara. Raga Barawa follows the traditional structure of the Barawa raga, characterized by its late evening performance time and emotive melodic phrases. Raga Shankara adheres to the Shankara raga framework, known for its serene and meditative qualities. Dhun in Gara is a lighter composition, blending folk and classical elements within the Gara parent scale.

The label for the original release is not specified in available sources. The album is recognized for its technical precision and expressive depth, reflecting Vilayat Khan’s distinctive style. It remains a notable work in the Hindustani classical music repertoire.