About Royal Touch on Sitar
Royal Touch on Sitar is an album by Indian classical musician Vilayat Khan. Saregama released the album in 1990. The release appeared in CD format.
Vilayat Khan performed all compositions on the sitar. The album contains three tracks. The first track, "Vilayat Khan Kanada Alap," features an alap in Raga Vilayat Khan Kanada. The second track, "Raga Vilayat Khan Kanada Gat: Vilambit & Madhyalay Teentaal," includes a gat in vilambit and madhyalay tempos set to Teentaal. The third track, "Punjabi Dhun," presents a traditional Punjabi melody.
The album showcases Vilayat Khan’s interpretation of Raga Vilayat Khan Kanada, a raga he developed. The gat sections demonstrate his technique in slow and medium tempos. The Punjabi Dhun track highlights his ability to adapt folk melodies within a classical framework.
Saregama, formerly known as HMV, distributed the album. The release date aligns with Vilayat Khan’s active period as a recording artist in the late 20th century. No additional personnel or production details are documented for this release.