About Garland of Ragas
Garland of Ragas is a studio album featuring North Indian classical vocal performances by Mashkoor Ali Khan and Enayet Hossain. The album released on May 10, 2010, under the Aimrec label in CD format. The recording captures traditional khayal renditions with instrumental accompaniment, though specific accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources.
The album comprises three tracks, each centered on distinct ragas. Mashkoor Ali Khan and Enayet Hossain present Raga Puriya Kalyan in two compositions: a bandish set to Vilambit Teental and another in Drut Teental. The third track features Raga Khammaj, performed with a bandish in Deepchandi taal. The performances adhere to the structural conventions of the khayal genre, emphasizing alaap, jor, and jhala followed by the composed bandish and improvisations.
The release date coincided with a formal launch event on May 10, 2010, though details of the venue or additional participants are not publicly recorded. Aimrec produced the album as part of its catalog of Indian classical music, but further information about the recording sessions, production team, or commercial reception is not verified in accessible references. The artwork and liner notes, if included, remain unconfirmed in available documentation.
Notable for its focus on lesser-explored ragas in commercial releases, Garland of Ragas exemplifies the collaborative interpretation of Mashkoor Ali Khan and Enayet Hossain. The absence of reissues or digital remasters suggests the album retains its original 2010 CD format as the primary distribution medium.