Rag: Puriya Kalyan (Alap, Jod, Jhala & Gat In Jhaptaal)

Raga Puriya Kalyan & Pilu Jungla is a studio album by Indian classical sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. The label EMI released the recording in 1992 on CD format. The album features two raga performances, with the opening track dedicated to Raga Puriya Kalyan.

The first track spans 20 minutes and 56 seconds and presents a structured exposition of Raga Puriya Kalyan. Khan performs an alap, followed by jod, jhala, and a gat set in Jhaptaal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle. The composition showcases the artist’s command of the sarod, emphasizing the raga’s characteristic phrases and melodic development. The recording context suggests a solo performance, though accompanying artists are not documented in the available source.

The album title indicates a second raga, Pilu Jungla, but the provided context does not specify track duration, structure, or additional performers for that piece. The release aligns with Khan’s broader discography of instrumental classical recordings, which often highlight traditional raga forms with minimal accompaniment. The 1992 EMI release reflects the period’s trend of commercial classical music distribution in India, targeting both connoisseurs and general audiences.

No further details exist in the given context regarding production credits, recording location, or additional technical personnel. The album remains a documented entry in Khan’s extensive catalog, contributing to the preservation of the sarod tradition within the Hindustani classical repertoire.