About Six Strings
Six Strings is a collaborative studio album by Indian classical musicians Hidayat Khan and Enayet Hossain, released on June 20, 2020. The album features instrumental performances rooted in the North Indian (Hindustani) classical tradition, showcasing the sitar and surbahar as primary instruments. Aimrec produced and distributed the recording in CD format.
The album comprises two extended tracks, each centered on a distinct raga. The first composition explores Raga Jhinjoti, structured with an aalap (unmetered improvisation) followed by a gat in vilambit teental (slow 16-beat cycle). The second track presents Raga Gawati, similarly divided into an aalap and a gat set to drut teental (fast 16-beat cycle). Both performances emphasize the interplay between Khan’s sitar and Hossain’s surbahar, though specific roles or improvisational contributions remain undocumented in available sources.
The release date coincided with a promotional event on June 20, 2020, though details of the event’s location, attendees, or additional performances are not publicly recorded. Aimrec, the label behind the project, specializes in Indian classical and fusion music, though further context about the album’s production process, recording sessions, or critical reception is unavailable.
No additional editions, digital reissues, or alternate formats of Six Strings have been confirmed as of the latest updates. The tracklist and runtime remain consistent with the original 2020 CD release, featuring only the two raga-based compositions.