About Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2
Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2 is a compilation album featuring recordings by Pakistani classical vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. The release compiles live and studio performances of North Indian classical khyal and dhrupad traditions, showcasing Khan’s mastery of the Patiala gharana style. The album appeared in 2010 under the label Living Media India.
The collection adopts a CD format with five tracks. Each track presents a distinct raga interpretation, emphasizing alap, jor, and jhala sections followed by bandish compositions in vilambit and drut laya. The selected ragas include Raga Bhairav, Raga Gunkali, Raga Darbari, Raga Abhogi Kanrha, and Raga Miyan Ki Todi. Accompaniment details remain uncredited in available sources, though traditional tabla and tanpura support is standard for Khan’s performances of this period.
Living Media India issued the album as part of its Timeless Music From Pakistan series, which aimed to preserve and distribute archival recordings of subcontinental classical artists. The 2010 release date coincides with broader efforts to digitize and reissue historical performances from the 20th century. No original recording dates for the individual tracks are documented in the album liner notes or associated press materials.
Salamat Ali Khan (1934–2001) remains a central figure in the Patiala gharana, known for his wide vocal range and intricate taan patterns. His collaborations with brother Nazakat Ali Khan established them as a leading duo in Pakistani classical music. This volume focuses exclusively on his solo work, distinguishing it from earlier duo recordings. The album’s production credits and mastering engineers are not publicly specified.
The release targets audiences of Hindustani classical music, offering a curated selection of Khan’s raga explorations. Commercial reception data and chart performance for the compilation are not available. The album serves as a posthumous tribute, released nine years after Khan’s death in Lahore.