Rag Bhairav - Jhala

Ustad Mohi Baha’uddin Dagar performed Rag Bhairav – Jhala as the third track on the 1994 album The Tradition of Dhrupad on Rudravina 1. The recording features Dagar on the rudra vina, a fretted lute associated with the dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music. The track spans 7 minutes and 39 seconds.

The album was released by Makar in CD format. The Tradition of Dhrupad on Rudravina 1 documents Dagar’s interpretation of the dhrupad style, emphasizing the alaap and jhala sections characteristic of the genre. Rag Bhairav, a morning raga, is rendered here with the instrumental techniques specific to the rudra vina, including sustained meend (glissando) and rhythmic plucking patterns.

Ustad Mohi Baha’uddin Dagar belonged to the Dagarbani lineage, a prominent school of dhrupad known for its vocal and instrumental traditions. His performance on this album reflects the school’s emphasis on meditative development and intricate melodic exploration. Additional details about the recording sessions, accompanying artists, or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources.