Raga Darbari 2

Raga Darbari 2 is a track from the album The Great Heritage – Pt. Pannalal Ghosh, released on CD by Saregama in 2011. The composition features a solo performance by Pannalal Ghosh, a pioneering Indian classical flutist and composer known for adapting the bamboo flute (bansuri) as a concert instrument in Hindustani classical music. The track spans 10 minutes and 18 seconds and appears as the second piece on the album.

The album compiles archival recordings of Ghosh, though the exact recording date of this track remains undocumented in publicly available sources. Raga Darbari belongs to the Kanada family of ragas and is traditionally performed during the late evening or night. Ghosh’s interpretation emphasizes the raga’s expansive, meditative phrases and deep emotional resonance, characteristic of his improvisational style.

Saregama, the label behind the release, is one of India’s oldest music companies, specializing in classical, devotional, and film music. The album The Great Heritage – Pt. Pannalal Ghosh forms part of Saregama’s series dedicated to preserving and disseminating recordings of legendary Indian classical artists. No additional session musicians or accompanying artists are credited for this track in the available release information.