"Dadra"-Tal

\"Dadra\"-Tal is a track performed by tabla virtuoso Mahapurush Misra. The composition appears as track B1 on the 1966 album Indian Drums, released by the American audiophile label Connoisseur Society in a 12\" vinyl format. The recording spans 4 minutes and 46 seconds.

The album Indian Drums showcases Misra’s mastery of North Indian classical percussion, with \"Dadra\"-Tal exemplifying the six-beat dadra rhythmic cycle. The track features Misra’s solo tabla performance, emphasizing intricate bol (syllabic) patterns and dynamic modulation. Connoisseur Society produced the album with high-fidelity engineering, targeting Western audiences interested in traditional Indian instrumental music during the 1960s.

Limited documentation exists regarding the recording sessions, session musicians, or production personnel for Indian Drums. The album cover and liner notes, where present, typically highlight Misra’s lineage under the Banaras gharana (school) of tabla playing. The label’s catalog often omitted detailed credits for accompanying artists, leaving the extent of collaboration on this track unverified.

\"Dadra\"-Tal and the broader Indian Drums release contributed to the global dissemination of Hindustani classical percussion in the mid-20th century. Later reissues or digital remasters of the album remain undocumented in publicly accessible archives. The original vinyl pressing is sought after by collectors of Indian classical music and audiophile recordings from the era.