Raga Basant - Khyal In Teental (Piya Sang Khelo Hori Live)

Gangubai Hangal performed Raga Basant – Khyal in Teental (Piya Sang Khelo Hori Live) as the third track on the 2013 compilation Masterworks From The NCPA Archives. The recording captures a live khyal performance in the 16-beat teental rhythmic cycle, showcasing Hangal’s interpretation of the spring-themed Raga Basant. The composition Piya Sang Khelo Hori centers on the traditional Holi festival theme, blending lyrical playfulness with the raga’s melodic structure.

The album Masterworks From The NCPA Archives released on February 20, 2013, under Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. as a CD compilation. The project curates archival recordings from performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, though the exact date and venue of Hangal’s original performance remain undocumented in the release. The track spans 10 minutes and 1 second, featuring Hangal’s vocal delivery accompanied by unspecified instrumentalists, as liner notes do not detail the supporting artists.

Hangal’s rendition adheres to the khyal form, emphasizing improvisational alaap and taan expansions characteristic of the Kirana gharana, to which she belonged. The recording preserves her deep, resonant timbre and the intricate interplay between melody and rhythm. The album serves as part of a broader effort to digitize and disseminate classical performances from NCPA’s archives, targeting audiences interested in historical documentation of Indian vocal traditions.

No additional production credits, remastering details, or alternate versions of the track appear in the release metadata. The compilation focuses on archival fidelity, presenting the performance with minimal post-production intervention. The label’s catalog does not specify whether the recording originated from a solo recital or a themed concert series.