Raga Miyan ki Malhar: Alap

Hamid Ali Khan recorded Raga Miyan ki Malhar: Alap as the fourth track on the 1998 album Ragas Malkauns, Miyan ki Malhar & Megh. The label Navras Records released the album in CD format. The track spans 1 minute and 8 seconds, presenting an alap (unmetered improvisation) in Raga Miyan ki Malhar, a monsoon-associated raga of the Hindustani classical tradition.

The album features three raga performances by Hamid Ali Khan, though additional artist contributions or session details remain undocumented. The release date confirms the recording as part of late 20th-century Hindustani vocal music preservation efforts. No further metadata exists regarding the recording location, accompanying instrumentalists, or production personnel.

Ragas Malkauns, Miyan ki Malhar & Megh aligns with Navras Records’ catalog of classical Indian music, which emphasizes traditional raga renditions. The tracklist sequence positions Raga Miyan ki Malhar: Alap after three prior compositions, suggesting a deliberate progression through contrasting raga moods. The brevity of the alap distinguishes it from extended improvisations typical of live performances.