Miya-ki-Malhar: Teen-tal

Miya-ki-Malhar: Teen-tal is a raga-based instrumental track performed in the Teen-tal rhythmic cycle. The composition appears as the fourth track on the album Inde du Nord, released on February 1993 by the French label Ocora. The recording features sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan as the primary artist, accompanied by Shafaat Ahmed Khan on tabla and Subhalakshmi Khan on tanpura. The track spans 5 minutes and 24 seconds.

The album Inde du Nord showcases North Indian classical music, with Miya-ki-Malhar representing a monsoon-themed raga traditionally associated with the rainy season. The performance adheres to the khayal style, emphasizing improvisation within the raga framework. Ocora issued the album in CD format, targeting international audiences with an interest in Hindustani classical traditions. Additional details about the recording sessions or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources.

The track exemplifies the collaborative interplay between sarod and tabla, with Amjad Ali Khan executing melodic elaborations while Shafaat Ahmed Khan maintains the 16-beat Teen-tal cycle. Subhalakshmi Khan provides the drone support on tanpura, a staple in Hindustani classical ensembles. The recording captures a live studio performance, though the exact location and date of the session are not specified. The album received distribution primarily in European markets through Ocora, a subsidiary of Radio France dedicated to world music preservation.