Rāg Miśra Tilang

Rāg Miśra Tilang is a live instrumental recording of the Hindustani classical raga Miśra Tilang. Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain performed the piece. The performance took place in 1990. The recording spans 35 minutes and 37 seconds.

Shivkumar Sharma played the santoor, a hammered dulcimer. Zakir Hussain accompanied on the tabla. The artists structured the performance in the traditional Hindustani format, beginning with an alap, followed by a jor, and concluding with a jhala. The alap section introduced the raga’s melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. The jor section introduced a pulse, while the jhala section featured faster rhythmic interplay.

The recording captures the improvisational nature of Hindustani classical music. Miśra Tilang is a compound raga, blending elements of Tilang and other ragas. The artists explored the raga’s characteristic phrases, including the use of the komal ni (flattened seventh) and shuddha dha (natural sixth). The performance adhered to the raga’s prescribed ascending and descending scales.

The label or distributor of the recording remains unconfirmed in available sources. The release format was an audio cassette. No individual track titles exist for the segments, as the performance is presented as a continuous piece. The recording is noted for its technical precision and expressive depth, reflecting the artists’ mastery of their instruments.