Punjabi Dhun

Punjabi Dhun is a Hindustani classical instrumental track by sitar maestro Vilayat Khan. The composition appears as the second track on side B of the album The Brilliance Of Sound. His Master’s Voice released the album on March 21, 1979. The primary format of the release is a 12-inch vinyl record.

Vilayat Khan performs the raga in a medium-tempo gat structure characteristic of the Imdadkhani gharana. The track features a traditional Punjabi folk melody adapted into a classical framework. Khan employs meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation) techniques throughout the performance. The alap section introduces the raga’s core phrases before transitioning into the jor and jhala sections. Tabla accompaniment enters during the gat, providing rhythmic support in teental (16-beat cycle).

The album The Brilliance Of Sound showcases Khan’s improvisational skills and command over the sitar. The release does not list additional musicians or specific credits for the tabla accompanist. The recording captures a live concert performance, though the exact venue and date of the performance remain unconfirmed in available sources.