Raga Darbari Kanada

ムガールの栄光～アーシン・カーンのサロード (Mugāru no Eikō ~ Āshin Khan no Sāroddo) is a studio album released on February 3, 1996, under the SEVEN SEAS label. The recording features a collaboration between Indian classical musicians Aashish Khan and Pranesh Khan alongside Japanese artists 松本泉美 (Izumi Matsumoto) and Taro Terahara. The album primarily showcases the sarod, a prominent instrument in Hindustani classical music, within a fusion context that incorporates cross-cultural elements.

The second track, titled ラーガ：ダルバーリー・カーンナラー：ガット (Rāga: Darbarī Kānnadā: Gat), spans 30 minutes and 28 seconds. The composition centers on Raga Darbari Kanada, a heavy and introspective raga traditionally performed in the late evening or night. The track follows the gat format, a structured improvisational form in Hindustani music that includes an initial alaap (unmetered introduction), followed by a composed theme and elaborations. Aashish Khan leads on sarod, accompanied by Pranesh Khan on tabla, while Izumi Matsumoto and Taro Terahara contribute on unspecified instruments, likely blending Japanese and Indian sonic textures.

The album’s production reflects a period of experimental cross-cultural exchanges in the 1990s, where Indian classical musicians collaborated with international artists to expand the genre’s reach. The CD format release by SEVEN SEAS catered to both traditional connoisseurs and global audiences interested in world music fusions. Specific recording locations, producers, or additional session details remain undocumented in available sources. The tracklist beyond the second track is not fully verified, though the album’s title suggests a focus on Aashish Khan’s sarod performances within the Mughal-influenced Gharana traditions of North Indian classical music.