About Sangeet Sartaj
Sangeet Sartaj is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan. Released in an unspecified year, the album presents seven khayal performances in the Hindustani classical tradition. The recording format and label remain undocumented in available sources.
Khan performs raga-based compositions with accompaniment details not explicitly listed in the track metadata. The album opens with Raga Desh, a late-evening raga associated with the Kafi thaat. The second track features Raga Abhogi, a pentatonic raga derived from the Kafi parent scale. The third composition explores Raga Bhairav, a morning raga from the Bhairav thaat known for its komal rishabh and komal dhaivat swaras.
The fourth track presents Raga Puriya Dhanashri, a grave and introspective raga linked to the Marwa thaat. Khan follows this with Raga Shahana, a rare raga of the Kafi thaat characterized by its use of tivra ma in the aroha. The sixth track is Raga Deshkar, a variant of Raga Desh with distinct chalan patterns. The album concludes with Raga Kedar, a late-night raga from the Kalyan thaat featuring komal gandhar and shuddha nishad.
The album title Sangeet Sartaj translates to \"Crown of Music,\" reflecting Khan’s stature in the Kirana gharana. The recording captures his use of sargam taan, bol-taan, and layered gamak techniques. Specific session musicians, recording locations, and production credits are not verified in public records. The total runtime and original release medium remain unconfirmed.