Raga Abhogi

Raga Abhogi is a khayal performance by Hindustani classical vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. The recording appears as Track B on the 1976 album Great Master Great Music, released by His Master’s Voice in a 12\" vinyl format. The album features Khan’s interpretation of Raga Abhogi, a Carnatic-derived raga adapted into the Hindustani tradition. The composition showcases Khan’s signature Indore gharana style, characterized by slow, meditative alap and intricate taan patterns.

The release date of 1976 places the recording in the later phase of Khan’s career, following his establishment as a leading exponent of Hindustani vocal music. His Master’s Voice, a subsidiary of EMI, produced the vinyl under its classical music series. The album title Great Master Great Music reflects the label’s marketing of Khan’s stature within the genre. No additional session musicians or accompanying instrumentalists are documented in the available context.

The track exemplifies Khan’s approach to raga elaboration, emphasizing emotional depth and rhythmic precision. The recording duration falls within the typical 20–30 minute range for a full khayal presentation on vinyl, though exact timing remains unconfirmed. The album cover and liner notes, if included, would likely provide further technical or historical details, but these are not specified in the provided context.

Raga Abhogi belongs to the Shadava-Jati classification, omitting the note Ma (shuddha madhyam) in ascent and descent. Khan’s rendition adheres to the raga’s traditional structure while incorporating his personal improvisational techniques. The recording serves as a reference for students and scholars of the Indore gharana, illustrating Khan’s contribution to the preservation and evolution of Hindustani classical music in the mid-20th century.