About Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar is a 1983 studio album by Hindustani classical vocalist Nasir Aminuddin Dagar, a prominent exponent of the Dagarvani style of Dhrupad. The release captures Dagar’s renditions in the traditional alap-jor-jhala framework, accompanied by compositions in dhrupad, dhamar, and chowtal talas. The album appeared on His Master’s Voice as a 12\" vinyl record.
The recording features three extended tracks. The opening piece presents Raga Mian-Ki-Malhar with an elaborate alap followed by a dhrupad composition in chowtal, titled Ayi Hai Ghata Umad Ghumad. The second track explores Raga Bhairav, combining alap with a dhrupad in jhamptal, Shiva Adi Mada Anta. The final track offers Raga Bhairavi through alap and a dhamar composition, Kunjana Men Khelata Hey Phag.
The album exemplifies Dagar’s adherence to the Dagar bani tradition, emphasizing meditative alap development and rhythmic precision in layered compositions. The accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources. The release date aligns with the vinyl’s publication year, though specific recording sessions or locations are not verified in public records.
As a vinyl pressing, the album reflects the era’s production standards for Indian classical music, with His Master’s Voice serving as the primary distributor in the Indian subcontinent. The track selection and duration adhere to the conventions of long-form Dhrupad presentations, prioritizing raga exploration over commercial brevity. No reissues or digital remasters are confirmed in accessible catalogs.