Raga Darbari Kanada: Gat composition in Vilambit Teentaal

Imrat Khan performed Raga Darbari Kanada as the fourth track on the 2005 album Yaadein (Memories). The composition features a gat in vilambit teentaal, a slow-paced rhythmic cycle of 16 beats. The recording spans 9 minutes and 43 seconds and showcases Khan’s interpretation of the raga on the surbahar, a bass sitar variant. Sense World Music released the album in CD format.

The album Yaadein (Memories) compiles Khan’s renditions of traditional North Indian classical ragas. The label did not disclose additional session details, including accompanying artists or recording locations. The tracklist emphasizes Khan’s solo performances, with Raga Darbari Kanada positioned as a central piece in the collection. The release date for the album is confirmed as 2005.

Khan’s approach to Darbari Kanada adheres to the raga’s characteristic shuddha dhaivat (natural sixth) and komal gandhar (flattened third), typical of the late-night raga tradition. The vilambit tempo allows for extended melodic development, a hallmark of Khan’s gayaki ang (vocal-style) phrasing on the surbahar. The album cover and liner notes do not provide further technical or historical context for this specific performance.