Live From Delhi

Live From Delhi

1987
Ali Akbar Khan was a renowned Hindustani classical musician from the Maihar tradition, celebrated for his exceptional mastery of the sarod.
Ali Akbar Khan
2 tracks 1h 11m
Ali Akbar Khan released Live From Delhi in 1987, a live cassette featuring his sarod performance of Raga Mian-ki Malihar and Raga Desh Mallhar in Delhi.
2 tracks • 1h 11m

About Live From Delhi

Live From Delhi is a live cassette recording by Indian classical musician Ali Akbar Khan. Released on January 1, 1987, the album captures a sarod performance from a concert held in Delhi. The recording features Khan as the primary artist, accompanied by an unspecified tabla player.

The album contains two tracks. The first track presents Raga Mian-ki Malihar, structured as an Alap followed by a Jod. The second track features Raga Desh Mallhar, performed as a Gat in slow tintal and medium jhaptal. Both compositions showcase Khan’s mastery of the sarod and his interpretation of North Indian classical raga traditions.

The format of the release is a standard audio cassette. The label information remains undocumented in available sources. The recording emphasizes Khan’s improvisational techniques and his ability to render complex ragas with clarity. Additional details about the concert venue, accompanying artists, or production personnel are not confirmed in existing references.

Khan’s performance in Live From Delhi aligns with his broader discography, which spans studio albums, live recordings, and instructional releases. The cassette format reflects the distribution methods common in Indian classical music during the late 20th century. No reissues or digital remasters of this specific recording have been verified.

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Record Label

Catalog Number: CS86-7