Raga Bhairav

Raga Bhairav is a khayal performance by Hindustani classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan. The track appears as the third composition on his album Sangeet Sartaj. Released in an unspecified year, the album presents traditional raga interpretations in a studio-recorded format. The label and exact release date remain undocumented in available sources.

The performance spans 11 minutes and 53 seconds. Khan renders the raga in the early morning Bhairav thaat, adhering to its characteristic komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth) swaras. The composition follows the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections typical of khayal, with elaborate alaap and taan sequences. Accompaniment details, including tabla or harmonium artists, are not specified in the track metadata.

Sangeet Sartaj compiles Khan’s renditions of classical ragas, though the full tracklist and production credits lack comprehensive public documentation. The album title translates to \"Crown of Music,\" reflecting Khan’s stature in the Kirana gharana tradition. His interpretation of Raga Bhairav exemplifies the gharana’s emphasis on sargam precision and emotional depth.

Khan’s discography includes collaborations with major Indian classical labels, but the distributor for Sangeet Sartaj is not confirmed. The recording quality and instrumental arrangement suggest a controlled studio environment, though live performance elements cannot be ruled out without additional context. No alternate versions or re-releases of this specific track are verified.