Raga: Marwa (Aalap, Jor & Jhala)

Ragas on the Santoor is a studio album of Indian classical instrumental music released on May 19, 2010, under the Aimrec label. The album features the santoor, a trapezoidal hammered dulcimer native to Kashmir, as the primary instrument. The recording presents traditional raga performances in a solo and accompaniment format.

The opening track spans 24 minutes and 42 seconds and renders Raga Marwa in the alap, jor, and jhala sections. Bhajan Sopori performs on the santoor, while Enayet Hossain provides tabla accompaniment. The composition adheres to the structural conventions of North Indian classical music, emphasizing slow, meditative development in the alap followed by rhythmic elaboration in the jor and jhala phases. The raga belongs to the Marwa thaat and is traditionally performed during the late evening or early night.

The album was issued on compact disc. No additional details about the recording location, production personnel, or further tracks are available in the provided context. The release aligns with Sopori’s broader discography, which prominently features the santoor in Hindustani classical repertoire.