Kirtan

Allauddin Khan Saheb performed the track Kirtan as part of the album Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin. The album released on CD in 2003 under the Megaphone label. Kirtan appears as the eleventh track on the recording and spans a duration of 3 minutes and 16 seconds.

The album showcases Allauddin Khan Saheb’s mastery of the sarod, a prominent stringed instrument in Hindustani classical music. The composition reflects traditional raga-based structures, though specific raga or tala details remain undocumented in available sources. The inclusion of violin accompaniment aligns with the album’s focus on instrumental classical fusion, a hallmark of Khan Saheb’s collaborative and pedagogical approach.

Allauddin Khan Saheb (1862–1972) contributed significantly to the development of Indian classical music as a performer, composer, and guru of the Maihar gharana. His recordings, including this 2003 posthumous release, preserve his interpretive techniques and improvisational style. The album Instrumental Classical Sarod & Violin compiles archival or studio performances, though the exact recording dates and session musicians for this track are not specified in public records.

The label Megaphone distributed the album in physical CD format, targeting audiences of Hindustani classical music. The track Kirtan exemplifies the devotional and meditative qualities associated with the term kirtan, though its instrumental rendition diverges from the vocal bhajan tradition. Further contextual details about the album’s production, additional artists, or reception are not widely documented.