Hem Bihag - A Creation Of Acharya Allanddin Khan - Alap & Jor

Hem Bihag – A Creation Of Acharya Allauddin Khan – Alap & Jor is a 1997 recording of the raga Hem Bihag performed by sitarist Aashish Khan and tabla player Indraneel Bhattacharya. The track appears as the first composition on the album Ragas Hem Bihag & Shyam Kalyan, released by Navras Records in CD format. The performance spans 43 minutes and 52 seconds, featuring an extended alap and jor that emphasize the raga’s structural and melodic development.

The album centers on two ragas associated with the Maihar gharana, a tradition founded by Acharya Allauddin Khan, the grandfather of Aashish Khan. The recording preserves the gharana’s interpretive approach, characterized by slow, meditative elaboration in the alap section followed by rhythmic interplay in the jor. Indraneel Bhattacharya’s tabla accompaniment supports the sitar’s phrasing with restrained yet responsive percussion.

The release date of the album is confirmed as 1997, though specific recording sessions or production details remain undocumented in available sources. Navras Records, the label behind the project, specialized in North Indian classical music during the 1990s and early 2000s. The track’s duration and structure reflect the conventions of concert-style raga presentation, prioritizing improvisation within the framework of Hem Bihag’s ascending and descending scales.

No additional information exists regarding alternate versions, live performances, or reissues of this recording. The album’s second raga, Shyam Kalyan, is not detailed in the provided context.