Bilaskhani Todi: Jhor

Raga Bilaskhani Todi: Jhor is a khayal-based instrumental composition performed in the jor (fast-paced) section of Raga Bilaskhani Todi, a variant of the Todi thaat. Sitarist Kushal Das recorded the track as the second piece on the album Inde du Nord: Sitar.

The album released on March 2000 under the French label Ocora in CD format. The track spans 10 minutes and 38 seconds, showcasing Das’s interpretation of the raga through alap-inspired phrasing and intricate taan patterns. The recording captures the artist’s use of the gandhar (third) and dhaivat (sixth) komal (flattened) notes, characteristic of the Bilaskhani Todi structure.

Inde du Nord: Sitar focuses on North Indian classical music, with Das performing solo sitar accompanied by an unspecified tabla artist. The album title translates to \"North India: Sitar\" and aligns with Ocora’s series on regional classical traditions. Additional details about the accompanying musicians, recording location, or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources.

The track exemplifies the gayaki ang (vocal-style) approach in sitar playing, a technique Das studied under his mentor, sitarist Vilayat Khan. The composition adheres to the teen tal (16-beat cycle) rhythmic framework, a common meter for jor sections in Hindustani classical performances.