Journey to Sedna

Journey to Sedna is a composition by sitar and surbahar virtuoso Baluji Shrivastav, featured as the seventh track on the album Music for Mughal India. Released on 2012 by the British Library, the album presents a collection of instrumental works inspired by the musical traditions of the Mughal era. The track spans 4 minutes and 43 seconds and appears in a CD format as part of the broader release.

Baluji Shrivastav composed and performed the piece, blending elements of Hindustani classical music with contemporary interpretations. The album Music for Mughal India serves as a curated selection of recordings that highlight the historical and cultural influences of Mughal court music. The British Library produced the release under its archival and educational music initiatives, though specific recording sessions or additional contributing artists remain undocumented in available sources.

The track title Journey to Sedna deviates from conventional Mughal-themed nomenclature, suggesting a thematic or stylistic exploration beyond traditional repertoire. Shrivastav’s performance incorporates the sitar and surbahar, instruments central to North Indian classical music. The album does not provide detailed liner notes on individual compositions, leaving the precise raga or tala framework of the track unconfirmed. The British Library’s cataloging positions the work within its series of world music recordings, emphasizing historical and cross-cultural musical dialogues.

No commercial singles or alternate versions of Journey to Sedna have been released outside this album. The CD format includes additional tracks by Shrivastav and other artists, though the full tracklist and their respective durations are not comprehensively listed in public records. The British Library’s publication aligns with its mission to preserve and disseminate cultural heritage through audio recordings, with Music for Mughal India serving as one of its contributions to the documentation of South Asian classical traditions.