Raga Deshkar

Raga Deshkar is a recorded performance of the Hindustani classical raga Deshkar. The artists Mallikarjun Mansur, Shahid Parvez, and Padma Talwalkar feature in this rendition. The recording captures a live or studio interpretation of the raga, though the exact setting remains unspecified. The duration of the performance is 15 minutes and 14 seconds.

Mallikarjun Mansur, a vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, leads the performance with khayal singing. Shahid Parvez, a sitar maestro of the Etah gharana, provides instrumental accompaniment. Padma Talwalkar, a vocalist and disciple of Mogubai Kurdikar, contributes as a supporting vocalist or tanpura player, though her precise role in this recording is not detailed.

The raga Deshkar belongs to the Bilawal thaat and is characterized by its pentatonic ascent (aaroh) and hexatonic descent (avroh). The performance follows the traditional structure of alap, jor, and jhala, though the specific progression within this recording is not documented. The artists explore the raga’s melodic contours, emphasizing its serene and devotional mood, typical of morning ragas.

The release year, label, and format of the recording are not specified in the available context. Notable tracks or sections within the performance are not individually identified. The recording serves as an example of the collaborative interplay between vocal and instrumental traditions in Hindustani classical music.