Raga Darbari Kanada - Vilambit Khayal In Ek Iaal - Drut Khayal In Teen Taal

Raga Darbari Kanada – Vilambit Khayal in Ek Taal / Drut Khayal in Teen Taal is a 27-minute, 57-second khayal performance by Ustad Rashid Khan, featured as the second track on the 2010 compilation album The Genius Of Ustad Rashid Khan. The recording presents a traditional Hindustani classical rendition in Raga Darbari Kanada, structured as a slow (vilambit) exposition in Ek Taal followed by a faster (drut) development in Teen Taal.

The album was released by Saregama in CD format. Rashid Khan delivers the composition with characteristic vocal control, emphasizing the raga’s deep, meditative komal ni and komal ga phrases. The track exemplifies his adherence to the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana style, marked by intricate taan patterns and sustained note explorations. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though traditional tabla and tanpura support is standard for such recordings.

The Genius Of Ustad Rashid Khan compiles selections from his career, though the specific recording date and session musicians for this track are not publicly verified. The album positions the performance among other works showcasing his mastery of khayal and tarana forms. Saregama’s release targets audiences of North Indian classical music, with the track serving as a representative example of Rashid Khan’s interpretive depth in heavy (gambhir) ragas.