Raag Yaman

Raag Yaman is a khayal-based instrumental composition performed by Rajendra Prasanna on the shehnai. The track appears as the second piece on the album Enchanting of Himalaya, released in an unspecified year. The recording spans 22 minutes and 42 seconds and adheres to the traditional structure of Raag Yaman, a late evening raga in the Hindustani classical tradition characterized by its use of the shuddha nishad (natural seventh) and omission of the shuddha gandhar (natural third) in ascent.

The album Enchanting of Himalaya was issued in CD format. The label remains undocumented in available sources. Prasanna’s interpretation emphasizes the alaap-jor-jhala progression, a standard framework in instrumental renditions of Hindustani raga. The performance opens with an unmetered alaap that explores the raga’s melodic contours, followed by a rhythmic jor section and a concluding jhala marked by rapid, intricate phrasing. Accompaniment details, if any, are not specified in the provided context.

Rajendra Prasanna is a practitioner of the Benaras gharana and is recognized for his contributions to shehnai performance within the Hindustani classical repertoire. The track exemplifies the instrument’s capacity for sustained, expressive melodic development. Further details regarding the album’s production, additional artists, or precise release date are not confirmed in the available information.