Raga Bhairav

Raga Bhairav is a khayal performance by Pakistani classical vocalist Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. The track appears as the opening piece on the compilation album Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2, released on CD by Living Media India in 2010.

The recording spans 12 minutes and 40 seconds and showcases Khan’s interpretation of Raga Bhairav, a morning raga in the Hindustani classical tradition. The composition adheres to the raga’s characteristic alap-jor-jhala structure, followed by a khayal presentation with taans and bol-banao. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though traditional performances of this nature typically feature the tabla and tampura.

Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2 forms part of a series curated to highlight classical and semi-classical works from Pakistani artists. The album’s production credits and additional contributing musicians are not specified in the provided context. Khan’s rendition of Raga Bhairav exemplifies his vocal technique, marked by intricate gamak embellishments and a command of the Bhairav thaat scale.

Ustad Salamat Ali Khan (1934–2001) belonged to the Sham Chaurasia gharana and gained recognition for his contributions to Hindustani vocal music. This recording likely originates from an earlier live or studio session, though the exact date of the original performance is not confirmed. The 2010 release serves as a posthumous compilation, preserving Khan’s legacy within the broader canon of South Asian classical music.