Raga - Darbari Kanada

Ulhas Kashalkar performed Raga Darbari Kanada as the second track on the 1992 album Mellow Moods. The recording spans 29 minutes and 54 seconds. Venus Records & Tapes released the album in CD format.

The composition showcases Kashalkar’s interpretation of Darbari Kanada, a prominent raga in the Hindustani classical tradition. The track features his vocal rendition accompanied by traditional instrumental support, though specific accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources. The album title Mellow Moods suggests a thematic focus on introspective or slower-paced raga explorations, though no further contextual details about the recording sessions or production process are publicly confirmed.

Kashalkar, a disciple of the Gwalior and Jaipur-Atrauli gharanas, is recognized for his command over khayal and semi-classical forms. His rendition of Darbari Kanada aligns with the raga’s characteristic deep, meditative progression, often performed in the late evening or night. The 1992 release marked one of his commercial recordings during a period when he actively contributed to both live performances and studio albums.

The label Venus Records & Tapes, based in India, specialized in classical and devotional music during the 1980s and 1990s. The CD format of Mellow Moods catered to a growing market for high-fidelity classical music recordings in India and among diaspora audiences. No reissues or digital remasters of this specific album are verified in public records as of the latest available information.