Raga: Manj khamaj, Part 2

Raga: Manj Khamaj, Part 2 is a live instrumental recording of the Indian classical raga Manj Khamaj. Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Alla Rakha performed the piece. The recording captures a collaborative performance by three prominent figures in Hindustani classical music. The session took place in the mid-20th century, though the exact release date remains unconfirmed in available sources.

Ravi Shankar plays the sitar, Ali Akbar Khan plays the sarod, and Alla Rakha plays the tabla. The performance follows the traditional structure of a raga, including alap, jor, jhala, and gat sections. Manj Khamaj is a late-night raga associated with the Khamaj thaat, characterized by its use of both shuddha and komal Nishad, and a melodic framework that evokes a serene yet playful mood.

The recording has a duration of 25 minutes and 6 seconds. It was released in audio format, though the specific label and release year are not documented in available references. The track is part of a broader tradition of collaborative performances between Shankar, Khan, and Rakha, who frequently performed together during the 1950s and 1960s. Notable elements include the interplay between the sitar and sarod, with the tabla providing rhythmic accompaniment in teental, a 16-beat cycle common in Hindustani classical music.

The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is fee4c8f1-fa6a-49d0-8e5f-e6d969d30df2. Additional details about the recording’s provenance, such as the venue or specific concert series, are not available in public records.