Raag Madhuvanti ; Teen Taal

Raag Madhuvanti; Teen Taal is a 2025 Hindustani classical music recording by sitarist Deepak Shah. Released on May 28, 2025, under the KalaSudha Ltd label, the album features a single long-form composition in Raag Madhuvanti set to Teen Taal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle.

The recording spans 14 minutes and 3 seconds. Shah performs the sitar as the primary instrument, though additional accompanying artists remain uncredited in available sources. The track follows the traditional alaap-jor-jhala structure, progressing through slow elaboration to faster rhythmic sections. The label describes the work as an exploration of the raga’s emotional depth, characterized by its use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth) swaras.

The album’s production details, including recording location and engineering personnel, are not publicly documented. KalaSudha Ltd distributed the release in digital and physical formats, though specific editions (e.g., CD, vinyl, or high-resolution downloads) are not confirmed. The cover art and liner notes, if included, are not described in available references.

This recording marks Shah’s first documented solo release under the KalaSudha Ltd imprint. Prior collaborations or live performances by the artist in this raga are not verified in the provided context. The composition adheres to the North Indian classical tradition, with no fusion or experimental elements reported.