About Music of India No. 2
Music of India No. 2 is an album by sitar maestro Vilayat Khan. His Master’s Voice released the album in 1963. The release appears on a 12-inch vinyl record as an official studio production.
Vilayat Khan performs two extended compositions on the album. The first track, Raga Suha Sugrai, presents a full exploration of the raga in the traditional alap, jor, and jhala sequences. The second track, Thumree Piloo, features a lighter classical form with vocal-style phrasing on the sitar.
The album follows the Hindustani classical music tradition. Vilayat Khan employs the gayaki ang, a vocal-influenced style of sitar playing. The recording captures the instrument’s tonal nuances and the artist’s improvisational depth.
His Master’s Voice distributed the album in India and internationally. The release date aligns with the label’s Music of India series, which documented prominent Indian classical musicians during the mid-20th century. No additional musicians or accompanists are credited on the album.
The tracklist consists solely of the two named compositions. The total duration of the album is not specified in available sources. The original vinyl pressing remains the primary format for this release.