About The Great Heritage: Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
The Great Heritage: Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is a compilation album released in 2010 under the Saregama label. The collection features recordings by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala gharana. The album preserves his performances in khyal, thumri and semi-classical forms.
The release comprises 16 tracks spanning traditional raga expositions and lighter classical compositions. Notable inclusions are Raga Malkauns, a khyal performance showcasing Khan’s command of intricate taans and gamaks, and Raga Kaushi Dhwani, a rare raga in his repertoire. The album also features Thumri - Kate Na Biraha Ki Raat, a semi-classical piece highlighting his emotive delivery and bol-banao technique.
Other key tracks include Prem Ki Maar Katar, a thumri in Tilang, and Maran Muthe Yun, a composition in the Pahadi ang. The compilation further contains Yaad Piya Ki Aaye, Aaye Na Balam, and Raga Pahadi, demonstrating Khan’s versatility across raga structures. The album closes with Raga Megh Malhar Sadra, a monsoon raga, and two thumris in Pahadi and Tilang.
The format is a commercial CD issued by Saregama, with the release date marked as 2010. The recordings originate from archival sources, though specific session dates remain undocumented. The compilation serves as a representative anthology of Khan’s vocal artistry, covering both heavy classical and lighter genres within the Hindustani tradition.