Celebration: Raga Manj Khamaj: 4. Aochar, Dadra, Teentaal, Coda

Celebration: Raga Manj Khamaj: 4. Aochar, Dadra, Teentaal, Coda is a live instrumental performance by Anoushka Shankar. The piece was released in 2005 as part of the album Rise. It represents a structured exploration of Raga Manj Khamaj, a late-night raga in Hindustani classical music. The composition follows a multi-sectional format, incorporating traditional rhythmic cycles and improvisational elements.

Anoushka Shankar performs on the sitar, leading the rendition with accompaniment. The track begins with Aochar, an introductory alap-like section that establishes the raga’s melodic framework. This transitions into a Dadra segment, set to a six-beat rhythmic cycle. The performance then shifts to Teentaal, a 16-beat cycle that forms the core of the rhythmic development. The piece concludes with a Coda, a closing passage that resolves the raga’s themes.

The duration of the performance is 18 minutes and 25 seconds. The album Rise was released under the Angel Records label. The track showcases Shankar’s technical precision and interpretive depth within the Hindustani classical tradition. Additional musicians and specific instrumentation details for this recording are not publicly documented.