Raga Durga: Tana Derena Dere Dere - Tarana, Drut Tintal

Padma Talwalkar performed Raga Durga: Tana Derena Dere Dere – Tarana in Drut Tintal as the eighteenth track on the 2005 DVD-Audio release Surround Yourself with Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records issued the album on June 14, 2005, in a high-fidelity surround sound format. The composition spans 4 minutes and 32 seconds.

The track exemplifies the tarana style, a vocal form in Hindustani classical music characterized by rhythmic syllables and melodic improvisation. Talwalkar’s rendition adheres to the structural conventions of Raga Durga, a morning raga associated with devotion and serenity. The Drut Tintal framework establishes a fast-paced 16-beat cycle, providing a dynamic foundation for the performance.

Surround Yourself with Hindustani Ragas compiles live and studio recordings designed to showcase the spatial and tonal capabilities of DVD-Audio technology. The album features Talwalkar as the primary artist, though additional session musicians or accompanying instrumentalists remain undocumented in available sources. Nimbus Records, a British label specializing in audiophile and classical recordings, produced the release as part of its series on immersive sound experiences.

The tracklist sequence and production credits beyond the artist and label are not fully detailed in public records. The album’s focus on surround sound suggests an emphasis on acoustic clarity and instrumental separation, though specific engineering techniques or studio locations are not confirmed. Talwalkar’s interpretation of Raga Durga aligns with her broader repertoire, which includes khyal, thumri, and semi-classical forms.