About Instrumental on Sarangi
Instrumental on Sarangi is a 1972 Indian classical music album by Nathoo Khan. The album features two instrumental tracks performed on the sarangi. The release presents traditional Hindustani classical ragas in an unaccompanied format.
Nathoo Khan recorded the album in 1972. The primary format of the release is an LP record. The label for the album is not specified in available sources.
The album contains two tracks. The first track, Raag Purbi on Sarangi, showcases the Purbi raga, a morning raga associated with the Bhairav thaat. The second track, Raag Madhovanti on Sarangi, presents the Madhuvanti raga, a late evening raga from the Khamaj thaat. Both tracks emphasize the expressive capabilities of the sarangi, an bowed string instrument central to Hindustani classical music.
Nathoo Khan was a sarangi player known for his contributions to the instrument's repertoire in the mid-20th century. His performances on this album adhere to the alap-jod-jhala structure typical of Hindustani instrumental music. The album does not include tabla or other rhythmic accompaniment, focusing solely on the melodic development of the ragas.
No additional details about the recording session, production, or distribution are available in public sources.