Marriage Song from Uttar Pradesh: Kaharva

\"Marriage Song from Uttar Pradesh: Kaharva\" is a traditional Hindustani classical composition performed by Hariprasad Chaurasia, a prominent Indian classical flutist. The track appears as the 21st piece on the album Surround Yourself with Hindustani Ragas, released on June 14, 2005 under Nimbus Records. The album adopts the DVD-Audio format, emphasizing high-fidelity surround sound reproduction.

The composition is set in Raga Kaharva, a light classical raga traditionally associated with folk and ceremonial music in Uttar Pradesh. The track spans 6 minutes and 17 seconds, showcasing Chaurasia’s interpretation of the raga through the bansuri (bamboo flute). The recording captures the melodic and rhythmic intricacies characteristic of the kaharva taal, an 8-beat cycle often used in folk and devotional contexts.

The album Surround Yourself with Hindustani Ragas compiles live and studio performances of Hindustani classical music, curated for immersive audio experiences. Nimbus Records, a British label specializing in high-resolution classical and world music recordings, produced the release. Additional details about the specific session, accompanying artists, or recording location remain undocumented in available sources.