Raga Abhogee: Laaj Rakho Mori - Drut Ek Taal

Laaj Rakho Mori is a studio album of North Indian classical vocal music released in 1995 by Venus Records & Tapes in CD format. The recording features vocalist Jagdish Prasad performing traditional khayal compositions in the Hindustani classical tradition.

The album includes a rendition of Raga Abhogee titled Laaj Rakho Mori, set to Drut Ek Taal (a 12-beat rhythmic cycle). This track appears as the second piece on the release and spans 8 minutes and 43 seconds. Prasad employs the gayaki (vocal) style characteristic of the khayal genre, emphasizing improvisational taans (melodic phrases) and bol-banao (textual ornamentation). The composition adheres to the structural conventions of bada khayal, with an extended alaap followed by the drut (fast-tempo) section.

The accompanying ensemble includes standard instrumentation for Hindustani vocal recitals, though specific instrumentalists remain undocumented in available sources. The production reflects the recording standards of mid-1990s classical albums, with an emphasis on acoustic clarity and minimal post-production processing.

Venus Records & Tapes, the label behind the release, specialized in Indian classical and devotional music during this period. The album’s distribution primarily targeted audiences in India, with limited information on international availability. No reissues or digital remasters have been confirmed as of the latest records.

Further details regarding the album’s complete tracklist, additional contributing artists, or recording location are not publicly accessible. The work stands as a representative example of Jagdish Prasad’s contributions to the khayal repertoire in the late 20th century.