Raga darbari kanarra

Raga Darbari Kanada is a classical vocal recording by Pakistani artists Nazakat Ali Khan and Salamat Ali Khan. The performance features a rendition of the raga Darbari Kanada, a prominent raga in Hindustani classical music. This track appears as the first item on the album titled Raga Darbari Kanara, released in 1993 by Network Medien. The recording is available in CD format.

Nazakat Ali Khan and Salamat Ali Khan were brothers and exponents of the Sham Chaurasia gharana, a lineage known for its khayal vocal style. Their interpretation of Darbari Kanada adheres to traditional structures, including alap, jor, jhala, and bandish. The track has a duration of 30 minutes and 59 seconds, allowing for an expansive exploration of the raga’s melodic and rhythmic nuances.

The album Raga Darbari Kanara was produced under the Network Medien label, which specializes in Indian classical music recordings. The release date is documented as 1993, though specific details about the recording session or venue are not available. Darbari Kanada, also referred to as Darbari Kanara in some contexts, is a late-night raga characterized by its grave and solemn mood, often associated with the Asavari thaat.

This recording is notable for its adherence to the gharana’s stylistic conventions, including the use of meend (glissando), gamak (ornamentation), and intricate taans (fast melodic runs). The artists employ a slow tempo in the alap section, gradually building intensity through the jor and jhala phases before concluding with a composed bandish. The track does not include accompanying instrumental credits, focusing solely on the vocal performance.