Raga Miyan ki Malhar: Khyal in Madhya Lay Teental

Hamid Ali Khan performed Raga Miyan ki Malhar: Khyal in Madhya Lay Teental as the fifth track on the 1998 album Ragas Malkauns, Miyan ki Malhar & Megh. The recording spans 8 minutes and 11 seconds and features a khyal composition set to the 16-beat Teental rhythmic cycle. The album appeared under the Navras Records label in CD format.

The release showcases three raga interpretations by Hamid Ali Khan, though specific details about accompanying artists or instrumentalists remain undocumented in available sources. The track exemplifies the Miyan ki Malhar raga, a monsoon-associated melody traditionally linked to the Gwalior gharana. The album title indicates a thematic focus on ragas associated with rain and storm motifs, including Malkauns and Megh.

Navras Records issued the CD in 1998 without additional reissues or remastered editions noted in public records. The label specialized in North Indian classical music during the late 20th century, though comprehensive catalog metadata for this release is limited. The track duration and structure adhere to conventional khyal performance practices, emphasizing alaap, jor, and jhala sections followed by the composed bandish in Madhya Laya (medium tempo).

No live performance context, studio location, or production personnel for the recording are confirmed in accessible references. The album remains a documented example of Hamid Ali Khan’s vocal work in the Hindustani classical tradition, with Miyan ki Malhar serving as a central repertoire piece for the artist during this period.