Rag Behag, Part 1

In Concert: Volume 1: Vancouver B.C: August 10: 1996 is a live recording of North Indian classical music released in 1996. The performance occurred on August 10, 1996, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The primary format of the release is a compact disc (CD).

The album features a collaboration between vocalists and instrumentalists from the Hindustani tradition. Pandit Jasraj performs as the lead vocalist. Hariprasad Chaurasia contributes on the bansuri. Zakir Hussain plays the tabla. Kala Ramnath performs on the violin. The recording captures a single extended composition titled Rag Behag, Part 1 as the opening track. The track spans 20 minutes and 33 seconds.

The performance showcases the khayal style of vocal music with instrumental accompaniment. The raga Behag belongs to the Khamaj thaat and is traditionally performed during the late evening. The album title specifies the location and date of the concert but does not indicate a commercial label. The recording preserves the improvisational and interactive elements characteristic of live Hindustani classical performances.

Further details about the production, additional tracks, or subsequent volumes in the series remain undocumented in the available context. The release serves as an archival representation of the artists’ collaborative work during the 1996 concert.