Raga Deshi

Raga Deshi is a 29-minute-56-second khayal performance recorded by violinist N. Rajam as the opening track of the album Master Pieces. The album released on CD under Times Music in 2002.

The composition showcases Rajam’s interpretation of Raga Deshi, a melodic framework associated with the Kafi thaat in Hindustani classical music. The track follows the traditional alaap-jor-jhala progression before transitioning into a structured khayal presentation with tabla accompaniment. The recording captures Rajam’s use of gamak (ornamentation) and meend (glissando) techniques characteristic of her violin style.

Master Pieces compiles Rajam’s live and studio recordings, though the specific session details for this track remain undocumented. The album serves as a representative collection of her work in the early 2000s, emphasizing her contributions to instrumental Hindustani classical music. The label Times Music distributed the release in India and select international markets.

No additional information exists regarding the accompanying artists, recording location, or production personnel for this track. The composition adheres to the conventions of a vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) dual-tempo structure, a standard format in classical khayal performances.