Karam Kara Dije

Karam Kara Dije is a khayal performance in the vilambit and drut sections of Raga Yaman, rendered by vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan. The track appears as the third composition on the album Live At Sunny Towers Vol-2, released in 1995. The recording captures a live concert setting, though the exact venue and accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources.

The album was issued by Hindusthan Musical Products LTF in CD format. Karam Kara Dije spans 18 minutes and 30 seconds, showcasing Khan’s interpretation of the raga with extended alaap and taan sequences. The composition adheres to the traditional structure of North Indian classical music, with Khan employing intricate melodic improvisations and rhythmic interplay characteristic of the Agra gharana, his primary stylistic lineage.

The release date of Live At Sunny Towers Vol-2 is confirmed as 1995, though specific month or day details are not publicly recorded. The album forms part of a series of live recordings by Hindusthan Musical Products, which documented performances by prominent Hindustani classical musicians during the 1990s. No additional production credits or session musicians are listed in the available documentation for this track.

Khan’s rendition of Karam Kara Dije exemplifies his command over layakari (rhythmic variation) and gamak (ornamentation), techniques central to his artistic identity. The track’s duration allows for an expansive exploration of the raga’s emotional and technical dimensions, a hallmark of Khan’s concert performances during this period.