Folk melody based on raga Des

\"Folk Melody Based on Raga Des\" is a track from the album Music for Mughal India, released in 2012. The composition features sitarist and composer Baluji Shrivastav as the primary artist. The piece draws from the raga Des framework, blending folk elements with classical North Indian traditions.

The track appears as the second entry on the album, with a duration of 7 minutes and 17 seconds. The recording was issued by the British Library in CD format. The album explores historical and cultural connections between Mughal-era music and contemporary interpretations, though specific session details or accompanying musicians remain undocumented in available sources.

Baluji Shrivastav adapted the melody to highlight the raga’s characteristic phrases while incorporating regional folk motifs. The performance emphasizes improvisational techniques typical of Hindustani classical music, with the sitar as the lead instrument. No lyrics or vocal components are present in the recording. The album’s liner notes, where available, may provide additional context on the track’s historical or stylistic influences.

The release forms part of the British Library’s series on world music traditions, though the exact production team, recording location, and additional contributors are not specified in public records. The track exemplifies Shrivastav’s approach to merging classical raga structures with accessible melodic forms, reflecting his broader work in cross-cultural musical projects.