About Legends from Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, Vol. 1
Legends from Rampur Sahaswan Gharana, Vol. 1 is a digital album released under the Living Media India label on September 16, 2016. The compilation features performances by Ghulam Mustafa Khan and Rashid Khan, two prominent exponents of the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana in Hindustani classical music. The release marks an official documentation of the gharana’s khayal tradition through live and studio recordings.
The album contains two tracks. Ghulam Mustafa Khan presents Raga Deepak with the composition Deepak ki Jyot Jaagi, structured in Vilambit Ektala followed by Drut Ektala. The bandish Nasiruddin Roshan Chiragh accompanies the drut section. Rashid Khan performs Raga Hameer with the composition Sughar Bar Payo, rendered in Vilambit Teentala. Both tracks emphasize the gharana’s distinctive gayaki, characterized by intricate taan patterns and a balance of bol-banao and layakari.
The release format is digital media, distributed through online platforms. Living Media India produced the album as part of a series dedicated to the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, though the total number of volumes remains undocumented in available sources. The recording sessions and accompanying artists, if any, are not specified in the public release details.
The album serves as an archival and educational resource for the Rampur-Sahaswan style, showcasing the vocal techniques of its leading practitioners. The selection of ragas and compositions reflects the gharana’s repertoire, with Raga Deepak and Raga Hameer representing its core classical traditions. No additional production credits or liner notes are provided in the standard release metadata.