Rag: Puriya Kalyan (gat In Jhaptaal & Teentaal)

Raga Puriya Kalyan & Pilu Jungla is a studio album by Indian classical sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, released on CD by EMI in 1992. The recording features Khan’s interpretation of two ragas, with the second track dedicated to Raga Puriya Kalyan.

The album’s second track, titled Rag: Puriya Kalyan (gat in Jhaptaal & Teentaal), spans 20 minutes and 33 seconds. Khan performs the composition on the sarod, exploring the raga’s melodic structure through a gat (instrumental composition) set in Jhaptaal (10-beat cycle) and Teentaal (16-beat cycle). The performance adheres to the traditional khayal style of North Indian classical music, emphasizing improvisation within the raga’s framework. Accompaniment details for this track remain undocumented in the provided context.

The album serves as a representative work of Khan’s artistry in the Hindustani classical tradition, showcasing his command over the sarod and the intricate rhythmic patterns of Jhaptaal and Teentaal. The 1992 release reflects EMI’s catalog of Indian classical recordings during the period, though specific production or session details are not available in the given context.