About Raga-Musik Aus Indien • Music From India
Raga-Musik Aus Indien • Music From India is a 12\" vinyl album released under the Deutsche Grammophon label. The recording features performances by sitarist Kartick Kumar, vocalist S.V. Patwardhan, and an accompanying artist identified only as Rajaram (instrumentation unspecified in available sources). The album presents six tracks rooted in the North Indian classical tradition, with compositions drawn from the raga and light-classical dhun repertoires.
The release date remains undocumented in accessible references, though the Deutsche Grammophon catalog suggests circulation in the mid-to-late 20th century. The album’s tracklist includes Raga Basant Mukhari, a morning raga associated with the spring season; Raga Marwa, a late-afternoon raga characterized by its komal re (flattened second) and teevra ma (sharp fourth); and Raga Kafi Dhun, a semi-classical piece blending the Kafi raga with folk melodic elements. Additional selections feature Raga Malkauns, a pentatonic night raga; Dhun Jhinjhoti, a light-classical composition in the Jhinjhoti raga framework; and Raga Bhairawi, a morning raga often used in devotional and semi-classical contexts.
The album’s production aligns with Deutsche Grammophon’s series of world music releases, which aimed to introduce non-Western classical traditions to European audiences. Specific recording locations, session dates, and production personnel remain unverified in public records. The vinyl format suggests a release targeted at audiophile and ethnomusicology markets of its era, though commercial reception data is not available.
Notable for its inclusion of both instrumental and vocal performances, the album reflects the collaborative interplay between Kumar’s sitar, Patwardhan’s vocal renditions, and Rajaram’s accompaniment. The liner notes, if originally included, are not archived in digital repositories, limiting contextual details about the artists’ interpretations or the recording’s cultural significance. The track durations and side distribution (Side A/ Side B) also remain unconfirmed.