Raga Darbari

Raga Darbari is a khayal performance by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, featured as the third track on the compilation album Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2. The recording spans 12 minutes and 25 seconds and showcases Khan’s interpretation of Raga Darbari, a prominent raga in the Hindustani classical tradition associated with the late evening or night.

The album Timeless Music From Pakistan Vol. 2 was released on CD by Living Media India in 2010. It compiles archival and live recordings of Pakistani classical vocalists, with Khan’s rendition serving as a key inclusion. The track exemplifies his vocal technique, characterized by intricate taan patterns, meend (glissando), and a command of the Darbari Kanada thaat. Accompaniment details for this specific recording remain undocumented in available sources.

Salamat Ali Khan (1934–2001) belonged to the Sham Chaurasia gharana and was renowned for his contributions to khayal gayaki. His collaborations with his brother, Nazakat Ali Khan, established them as a leading duo in 20th-century Hindustani classical music. The 2010 compilation does not specify the original recording date or venue of this performance, though Khan’s active period spanned the 1950s to the early 2000s.

The release format and label indicate a focus on preserving and disseminating classical recordings from the Indian subcontinent. Living Media India has produced similar compilations, often sourcing material from private archives and broadcast recordings. No additional metadata regarding session musicians, recording engineers, or production credits for this track is publicly accessible.