Raga Jaijaivanti (Dhamar)

Berlin 1964 – The Lost Studio Recording is an archival release of a previously unreleased studio session by the Dagar brothers, Nasir Moinuddin Dagar and Nasir Aminuddin Dagar. The recording captures a performance from 1964 in Berlin and was officially issued on March 1, 2024, by the Australian label Black Truffle in digital media format.

The album features a single extended composition, Raga Jaijaivanti, rendered in the dhamar style of Dhrupad. The track spans 24 minutes and 4 seconds and occupies the second position in the release sequence. The Dagar brothers perform the raga with vocal accompaniment, adhering to the traditional alap-jor-jhala structure characteristic of Dhrupad. The recording preserves the intricate melodic development and rhythmic intricacies of the genre.

The session originated during a period when the Dagar brothers toured Europe to introduce Dhrupad to international audiences. The 1964 Berlin recording remained uncirculated for six decades before its restoration and release. Black Truffle provided production oversight for the 2024 edition, though specific details about the original recording engineers or studio remain undocumented. The release contributes to the historical record of 20th-century Hindustani classical music performances outside India.

No additional tracks or alternate takes accompany the primary recording. The digital release includes liner notes, but the extent of supplementary documentation is not specified in available sources. The album serves as a testament to the Dagar brothers’ role in globalizing Dhrupad through live and studio performances during the mid-20th century.