About Raga Miyan-Ki-Todi/Raga Bibhas/Raga Bhairavi
Raga Miyan-Ki-Todi / Raga Bibhas / Raga Bhairavi is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Shruti Sadolikar. Released on June 25, 1992, the recording presents three raga interpretations in the khayal tradition of Hindustani classical music. The album appeared under the label Nimbus Records in CD format as part of its series on Indian classical performances.
Shruti Sadolikar performs four compositions across the three ragas. The album opens with Raga Miyan-Ki-Todi, featuring the drut tintal composition Baju Re Muhammad Shah. This is followed by Raga Bibhas, where Sadolikar renders Langara Kankariya Ji Na Maro in drut tintal and He Shyam, Shyam in rupak tal. The recording concludes with Raga Bhairavi, showcasing the composition Baju Band Khul Khul Jan.
The album captures Sadolikar’s vocal technique in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style, emphasizing intricate taan patterns and rhythmic precision. The accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though the release aligns with Nimbus Records’ focus on high-fidelity recordings of traditional Indian music. The 1992 release date coincides with Sadolikar’s active period as a leading exponent of the gharana, though specific performance locations or session details for this recording are not publicly confirmed.
As an official commercial release, the album contributes to the documented repertoire of 20th-century Hindustani classical vocal music. The track selection reflects standard raga structures, with each composition adhering to the melodic and rhythmic frameworks of its respective raga. The CD format allowed for wider distribution beyond regional audiences, consistent with Nimbus Records’ role in globalizing Indian classical recordings during the 1990s.