Raga - Darbari

Raga – Darbari is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a rendition of Raga Darbari Kanada, a late-night raga in the Kanada family. Jasraj recorded this piece in 1992. The primary format is an audio recording, released on compact disc and digital platforms.

Pandit Jasraj presents the raga in the traditional khayal style, beginning with a slow alap that establishes the melodic framework. The performance follows the customary progression of vilambit khayal (slow tempo) and drut khayal (fast tempo). The vilambit khayal section employs the composition "Piya Tose Naina Laage Re," set to teentaal (16-beat cycle). The drut khayal features the composition "Kahe Ko Jhoothi Banao," set to teentaal as well.

Accompaniment includes tabla played by Ustad Zakir Hussain and harmonium by Appa Jalgaonkar. The recording does not specify a label. The duration of the performance is 20 minutes and 38 seconds. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is 6e4dea78-ec22-479a-9e3c-c253a6deba7c.

Raga Darbari Kanada is characterized by its grave and solemn mood, often associated with the late-night hours. The raga employs specific swaras (notes), including komal gandhar (flattened third) and komal dhaivat (flattened sixth), which Jasraj emphasizes in his rendition. The performance adheres to the traditional structure of Hindustani classical music, showcasing improvisation within the raga's framework.