Soulful Duet Volume 2: Joy

Soulful Duet Volume 2: Joy is a 2015 studio release by sitarist Dilshad Khan. The album forms part of the Soulful Duet series and features Khan in a solo instrumental setting, emphasizing raga-based compositions and folk-inspired melodies. The primary format of the release is digital and physical audio, though the original label remains undocumented in available sources.

Khan released Soulful Duet Volume 2: Joy on July 15, 2015. The album comprises four tracks that showcase traditional North Indian classical structures alongside regional folk influences. The opening sequence presents Raga Shudh Sarang in three movements: an alaap followed by jor and jhaal, then a gat in vilambit teental (slow 16-beat cycle). The third track interprets Raga Dhani with a gat set to teental (16-beat cycle), while the closing piece adopts an unnamed folk melody. Instrumentation centers on the sitar, with accompaniment details unconfirmed in public records.

The release extends Khan’s exploration of raga adaptations, blending classical discipline with accessible melodic phrasing. Track durations and production credits are not specified in the available documentation. The album’s reception and commercial distribution scope remain unrecorded in verifiable sources.