About Passion of Ragas
Passion of Ragas is a digital album by Pakistani classical vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. The release features two traditional raga performances and serves as a posthumous compilation of his work. Bihaan Music published the album on August 3, 2015 in digital media format.
Salamat Ali Khan belonged to the Sham Chaurasia gharana and gained recognition for his khyal and tarana renditions. The album captures his interpretation of North Indian classical music, though specific recording dates and accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources. The label Bihaan Music curated the release as part of its efforts to preserve and distribute archival recordings of subcontinental classical musicians.
The tracklist includes two compositions: Raag Megh and Raag Pahari. Both pieces adhere to the structural conventions of Hindustani classical music, emphasizing alaap, jor, and jhala segments followed by bandish presentations. The album omits detailed liner notes or session metadata, leaving the exact performance context and instrumental accompaniment unspecified. The total runtime of the release is not officially listed.
Bihaan Music promoted Passion of Ragas through digital platforms, targeting audiences interested in vintage classical vocal traditions. The release coincided with broader initiatives to digitize and disseminate historical recordings from the Indian subcontinent. No physical editions or expanded reissues have been confirmed as of the last available update.