Megh - Jhaptal

Raga Soheni, Raga Megh is a studio album by Indian classical sitarist Nikhil Banerjee. The label His Master’s Voice released the recording in 1972 on a 12\" vinyl format. The album features two raga performances, with the second side dedicated to Raga Megh set in Jhaptal, a ten-beat rhythmic cycle.

The B2 track, titled Megh - Jhaptal, showcases Banerjee’s interpretation of Raga Megh, a melodic structure traditionally associated with the monsoon season. The composition emphasizes the raga’s characteristic phrases and ornamental techniques. The accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, but the recording aligns with Banerjee’s established style of intricate taan patterns and measured alap development.

His Master’s Voice produced the album during a period when Banerjee actively recorded for the label. The vinyl release included liner notes, though the original text does not circulate widely in digital archives. The track duration and additional session musicians, if any, are not specified in the primary context. The album contributes to Banerjee’s discography of the early 1970s, a phase marked by his exploration of lesser-performed ragas alongside mainstream repertoire.

No reissues or digital remasters of Raga Soheni, Raga Megh are confirmed in public records as of the latest available data. The original pressing remains a collector’s item for enthusiasts of Banerjee’s work and the Maihar gharana tradition he represented.