Raga Puriya Kalyan: 17 Minute Sitar Meditation: Live in Kolkata
About Raga Puriya Kalyan: 17 Minute Sitar Meditation: Live in Kolkata
Raga Puriya Kalyan: 17 Minute Sitar Meditation: Live in Kolkata is a live digital release by sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. Sharma recorded the performance in Kolkata and issued it as a single-track album on October 4, 2024. The release presents an uninterrupted 17-minute rendition of Raga Puriya Kalyan, a raga associated with the late evening or early night in the Hindustani classical tradition.
Sharma composed and performed the piece on sitar without accompaniment. The recording captures a continuous alaap-jor-jhala structure, emphasizing the raga’s expansive phrasing and meditative development. The album title specifies the duration and live context but does not indicate a physical label or co-producing artists. Distribution occurred through digital platforms, though the exact services remain unconfirmed in available sources.
The sole track, Raga Puriya Kalyan (17 Minute Sitar Meditation) (live), serves as the release’s entirety. Sharma’s interpretation adheres to the raga’s characteristic ascent and descent patterns, incorporating slow tempos and sustained notes to highlight the shuddha dhaivat and komal nishad swaras. The performance omits rhythmic accompaniment, focusing on melodic exploration and tonal texture.
Contextual details about the recording venue, audience presence, or technical production team are not documented. Sharma’s prior work includes training under the Maihar gharana, though this release does not explicitly reference a lineage or collaborative contributors. The album’s cover art and supplementary metadata, if any, remain unverified in public records.