Rag Bageshri

Rashid Khan recorded Rag Bageshri as the opening track of his 1996 album Rashid Khan – Vocal. The performance spans 49 minutes and 28 seconds, showcasing the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. The album appeared under Moment! Records in digital media format on January 1, 1996.

The composition centers on Rag Bageshri, a late-night raga in the Kafi thaat. Khan’s rendition emphasizes the raga’s characteristic phrases, including the komal gandhar and komal nishad swaras. The recording captures his vocal technique, marked by intricate taans, meend, and gamak embellishments. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources.

Khan’s interpretation aligns with the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, his primary training lineage under Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan. The album serves as an early commercial release in his discography, predating his wider international recognition. No additional tracks or session musicians are listed in the original publication.

The 1996 release reflects the era’s transition from physical media to digital distribution in Indian classical music. Moment! Records specialized in North Indian classical and fusion works during the 1990s, though specific production credits for this album are unverified. The recording remains a reference for Khan’s formative style prior to his later collaborations with global labels.