Raga Bihag: Khayal Vilambit In Ektaal: Drut In Teentaal

Gangubai Hangal performed Raga Bihag in a khayal rendition for the 2006 compilation Maestro’s Choice: Series One: Vocal. Music Today released the recording on CD. The track spans 30 minutes and 4 seconds as the opening piece on the album.

The composition follows the traditional khayal structure with two sections. Hangal presents the vilambit (slow-tempo) exposition in Ektal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle. She transitions to the drut (fast-tempo) segment in Teental, a 16-beat cycle. The performance showcases the Kirana gharana style, characterized by intricate taans and bol-baant techniques.

The album Maestro’s Choice: Series One: Vocal curates selections from veteran Hindustani classical vocalists. The label did not disclose the recording date or accompanying artists for this track. Additional production details remain undocumented in available sources.