Raga Chandranandan: Alap In 15 Parts / Short Gat In Tala Jhaptal

Raga Chandranandan: Alap In 15 Parts / Short Gat In Tala Jhaptal is a recording by sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan featuring a performance in the raga Chandranandan. The work spans a duration of 21 minutes and 50 seconds. Khan presents an alap structured in 15 distinct sections followed by a concise gat set in jhaptal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle.

The recording showcases Khan’s interpretation of the raga through the alap, a slow, improvisational exposition that explores the raga’s melodic contours without rhythmic accompaniment. The subsequent gat introduces percussive interaction, adhering to the cyclical framework of jhaptal. The performance exemplifies the Seniya-Maihar gharana tradition, of which Khan was a leading exponent.

Release details such as the year, label, or original format remain undocumented in available sources. The recording circulates among archival collections and compilations dedicated to Khan’s work, though no official commercial release metadata is confirmed. Notable for its segmented alap structure, the track highlights Khan’s command over meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation) techniques on the sarod.

Ali Akbar Khan (1922–2009) was a pivotal figure in popularizing Indian classical music globally. His recordings, including this performance, often served as pedagogical references for students of the maihar vakil (Maihar school). The absence of accompanying artists or production credits in accessible records limits further attribution for this specific recording.