About Raga Alamgiri - Raga Jogiya-Kalengra
Raga Alamgiri – Raga Jogiya-Kalengra is a studio album by Indian classical musician Ali Akbar Khan. Released on January 1, 1974, the recording features Khan on the sarod and presents two extended raga performances. The album contains two tracks: Raga Alamgiri and Raga Jogiya-Kalengra.
Khan composed and performed both ragas in the North Indian classical tradition. Raga Alamgiri opens the album with an alaap that gradually unfolds into a structured exposition. The performance showcases Khan’s command of meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation) techniques. Raga Jogiya-Kalengra follows with a distinct melodic framework, blending elements of the Jogiya and Kalengra ragas. The track emphasizes rhythmic interplay, with Khan accompanied by an unspecified percussionist on the tabla.
The release format and label remain undocumented in available sources. The album exemplifies Khan’s approach to raga interpretation, balancing technical precision with emotional depth. Both tracks adhere to the traditional gat-tod and jhala sections, though specific performance durations are not recorded.
Ali Akbar Khan (1922–2009) was a central figure in the Maihar gharana and a disciple of his father, Allauddin Khan. His recordings from the 1970s, including this album, contributed to the global dissemination of Hindustani classical music. Further details about the session musicians, recording location, or production personnel are not publicly confirmed.