Raga Yaman (Rudra Veena // Seattle // 15 March 1986)

Raga Yaman (Rudra Veena // Seattle // 15 March 1986) is a live album by Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. The recording captures a solo performance on the rudra veena, a large fretted lute associated with the dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music. The concert took place on 15 March 1986 in Seattle, Washington.

The album was officially released on 1 June 2018 by Ideologic Organ. The label issued the recording in CD format. The release preserves a complete rendition of Raga Yaman, a prominent evening raga in the Hindustani repertoire. The performance follows the traditional dhrupad structure, emphasizing slow, meditative development and intricate melodic exploration.

Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar presents the raga in four movements. The tracklist includes Alap, the unmetered introductory section; Jod, the intermediate phase with rhythmic pulse; Jhala, the fast-paced climax; and a Gat, a composed piece set in Chautal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle. The total number of tracks is four.

The recording documents Dagar’s mastery of the rudra veena, an instrument known for its deep, resonant timbre and technical demands. The album serves as an archival release of a historically significant performance. Further details about the original recording context or production process remain undocumented in available sources.