About Shringaar
Shringaar is an Indian classical music album released by sitarist Kushal Das. The album features three extended instrumental performances in the Hindustani classical tradition. The release date and record label for Shringaar are not documented in available sources.
Kushal Das performs all tracks on the sitar. The album includes Raag Malkauns, Raag Gorakh Kalyan, and Raag Bhairavi. Each raag follows the traditional structure of alap, jor, jhala, and gat, though specific durations for individual sections are not publicly specified.
Raag Malkauns appears as the first track. Malkauns is a pentatonic raag associated with the late-night period. Das presents the raag with characteristic meends and gamaks, emphasizing the komal (flat) notes Ga and Dha.
Raag Gorakh Kalyan is the second track. Gorakh Kalyan is a rare raag that blends elements of Kalyan and Gorakh. Das explores its unique phrasing, which includes the use of both shuddha (natural) and teevra (sharp) Ma in ascent and descent.
Raag Bhairavi concludes the album. Bhairavi is a morning raag known for its emotive depth. Das incorporates traditional Bhairavi ornamentations, including the use of all komal swaras (Re, Ga, Dha, Ni) and a concluding jhala section.
The album adheres to the dhrupad-influenced gayaki ang (vocal style) of sitar playing, a hallmark of Das’s training under Pandit Ajoy Sinha Roy. The total runtime of Shringaar is not publicly available.