Raga: Maand (Rajasthani Folk)

Maand (Ragasthani Folk) is an 11-minute-7-second instrumental track performed by sitarist Ustad Hidayat Khan and tabla player Enayet Hossain. The composition appears as the fourth track on the album Yaman, released on September 1, 2011 under the Aimrec label. The album adopts a CD format and centers on North Indian classical traditions, with this track specifically interpreting Raga Maand, a melodic framework rooted in Rajasthani folk music.

The recording captures a live-studio jugalbandi (duet) between Khan and Hossain, emphasizing the raga’s characteristic microtonal inflections and slow, meditative development. Khan employs the sitar to explore the raga’s ascending and descending phrases, while Hossain provides rhythmic accompaniment on the tabla, incorporating traditional theka patterns. The track omits vocal elements, focusing on instrumental dialogue. No lyricist or additional composers are credited in available sources.

The album Yaman primarily features Khan’s interpretations of classical ragas, though specific production details beyond the label and release date remain undocumented. The track’s duration and structure suggest an alaap-jor-jhala progression, a common framework in dhrupad-influenced performances. No alternate versions, remixes, or re-releases of this recording are confirmed in public records.

Hidayat Khan belongs to the Indore gharana and is recognized for his contributions to the Imdadkhani baj (style) of sitar playing. Enayet Hossain, a Bangladesh-born tabla virtuoso, frequently collaborates with Indian classical instrumentalists. The album does not provide liner notes detailing the recording location, session musicians, or technical personnel.