About Sukoon
Sukoon is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Abdul Latif Khan, released in 2003. The recording presents two extended renditions of Hindustani raga compositions, showcasing Khan’s interpretation within the khayal tradition of North Indian classical music. The album appeared under an unspecified label, with distribution details remaining undocumented in available sources.
The release contains two tracks. The first features Rag Gavati, a raga associated with the late evening or early night prahar. The second track renders Rag Malkauns, a pentatonic raga traditionally performed during the late-night hours. Both compositions adhere to the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) tempo structures characteristic of classical khayal performance. Accompaniment details, including supporting artists on tabla or tanpura, are not specified in the original context.
Abdul Latif Khan’s vocal technique on Sukoon emphasizes meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation), aligning with the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana stylistic influences attributed to his training. The album’s title, translating to ‘tranquility’ in Hindi and Urdu, reflects the meditative quality of the selected ragas. No live recordings or alternate versions of the tracks are confirmed in the release documentation.
The 2003 release date coincides with Khan’s active period as a performing and recording artist, though specific production locations or session details remain unrecorded. The album’s reception and commercial performance are not cataloged in accessible archives. As of the available context, Sukoon stands as one of Khan’s documented studio works, contributing to the broader discography of 21st-century Hindustani vocal music.