Dadra In Misra Khamaj

Dadra In Misra Khamaj is a classical composition performed by Indian flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia. The track appears as side B’s second piece (B2) on the 1970 album Flute Recital. The album was released by His Master’s Voice in a 12\" vinyl format.

The composition follows the dadra form, a light-classical vocal genre in Hindustani music characterized by a six-beat rhythmic cycle (misra khamaj taal). Chaurasia interprets the piece on the bansuri, a bamboo transverse flute central to North Indian classical tradition. The recording captures his improvisational approach within the raga framework, though the specific raga remains undocumented in available sources.

Flute Recital marked an early commercial release in Chaurasia’s career, preceding his wider recognition as a leading exponent of the bansuri. The album’s production aligned with His Master’s Voice’s catalog of Indian classical music during the 1970s, which often featured live or studio recordings with minimal post-production. No additional session musicians or accompanying artists are credited for this track in the original liner notes.

The vinyl release included no detailed track timings, but the dadra typically spans 6–10 minutes in performance. Later reissues or digital transfers of Flute Recital may vary in audio fidelity, as the original master tapes’ condition is not publicly documented. The album cover and label design reflect the era’s standard graphic style for classical releases under His Master’s Voice, though specific artwork details are not archived.