Miyan Ki Todi – Jor Jhala

Miyan Ki Todi – Jor Jhala is a 20-minute and 21-second recording of the Dhrupad composition Ragini Miyan Ki Todi performed by Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. The track appears as side F on the 12\" vinyl release Raag Malkauns – Ragini Miyan Ki Todi (Bombay 1968), issued by Black Sweat Records on June 26, 2024.

The recording captures a live or studio performance from 1968 in Bombay, though the exact session details remain undocumented in available sources. The Dagar brothers present the jor-jhala section of Miyan Ki Todi, a raga traditionally associated with the Dagarvani style of Dhrupad. The composition emphasizes the alaap-based development characteristic of the Dagar bani, with extended melodic elaboration on the rudra veena and vocal interplay.

Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar belonged to the 19th generation of the Dagar lineage, known for preserving the gayaki ang (vocal style) on the rudra veena. This recording reflects their collaborative approach, where Zia Mohiuddin Dagar primarily handled the instrumental execution while Zia Fariduddin Dagar contributed vocal phrasing. The 2024 vinyl release marks the first official issuance of this 1968 performance, remastered for analog playback.

The album Raag Malkauns – Ragini Miyan Ki Todi (Bombay 1968) pairs this track with another side dedicated to Raag Malkauns, though specific track details for the companion piece are not provided in the available context. Black Sweat Records, an Italian label specializing in archival and experimental music, produced the vinyl in a limited edition, with no additional information on pressing quantities or alternate formats.