Raga Bhatiyar: Dhrupad in Chautala

Raga Bhatiyar: Dhrupad in Chautala is a dhrupad performance by vocalist Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar. The recording features a rendition of Raga Bhatiyar set in chautala, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle characteristic of the Dagar tradition of dhrupad. The track spans a duration of 6 minutes and 20 seconds.

The performance adheres to the Dagarbani style, known for its emphasis on sustained notes, intricate gamakas, and meditative phrasing. Faiyazuddin Dagar, a member of the Dagar family, upholds the lineage’s approach to alapa and layakari. The composition follows the structural conventions of dhrupad, beginning with an unmetered alapa before transitioning into the composed section in chautala.

The recording date and label remain undocumented in available sources. The track exemplifies the repertoire associated with the Dagar brothers, though specific lyrical or melodic details of this rendition are not widely published. Faiyazuddin Dagar’s interpretation aligns with the broader corpus of Raga Bhatiyar performances in the dhrupad tradition, often characterized by its use of komal re and komal dha.

No additional accompanists or instrumentalists are credited in the provided context. The format of the release—whether part of an album, live recording, or standalone track—is not specified. The work contributes to the documented performances of Raga Bhatiyar within the 20th–21st century dhrupad canon.