Raga - Chhaya - Nat, Gat - Teental

Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan recorded Raga Chhaya - Nat, Gat in Teental as the second track on his 1967 vinyl album Sitar Solo - Raga Champakali. His Master’s Voice released the album in 1967. The composition spans 7 minutes and 10 seconds.

The track showcases Khan’s interpretation of Raga Chhaya in the Nat style, followed by a gat set to Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. Khan performs on the sitar, demonstrating his command of the Etawah Baj or Vilayat Khan Baj gayaki-inspired technique. The recording captures his use of intricate taans and meend (glissando) characteristic of the Indore gharana lineage.

The album Sitar Solo - Raga Champakali features Khan as the sole artist. The vinyl format includes additional tracks, though specific details about the full tracklist remain partially undocumented. His Master’s Voice, a subsidiary of EMI, produced the release as part of its classical music catalog during a period of heightened global interest in Indian instrumental traditions.

Khan’s performance on this track aligns with his broader contributions to 20th-century Hindustani classical music. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1968, one year after this album’s release, and later the Padma Bhushan in 1970 for his role in popularizing the sitar as a solo concert instrument.