About Raag Ahir Bhairon & Todi
Raag Ahir Bhairon & Todi is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Omkar Dadarkar. Dadarkar released the album on June 20, 2015, under an unspecified label. The recording features two extended khayal performances in the Hindustani classical tradition, presented in a live-to-studio format without audience interaction.
The album comprises two tracks. Dadarkar opens with a rendition of Raag Ahir Bhairon, a morning raga derived from the Bhairon thaat with characteristic komal re and komal dha swaras. The performance follows the traditional alaap-jor-jhala structure before transitioning into a composed bandish set to vilambit ektaal and drut teentaal. The second track presents Raag Todi, a fundamental raga from the Todi thaat, known for its use of komal re and komal dha with a shuddha ma. Dadarkar’s interpretation includes an elaborate alaap and a bandish in rupak taal, accompanied by tanpura and tabla.
The release format is a commercial audio CD. The recording session details, accompanying artists, and production credits remain undocumented in available sources. The album serves as a representative example of Dadarkar’s approach to the Gwalior gharana, emphasizing rhythmic precision and melodic expansion within the raga framework. No reissues or digital remasters have been confirmed as of the latest updates.