Raga Multani

Raga Multani is a recording of the Hindustani classical raga Multani performed by vocalist Kumar Gandharva. Released in an unspecified year, the work captures a live or studio rendition of the raga, a member of the Todi thaat known for its deep emotional resonance and intricate melodic development. The performance spans 29 minutes and 42 seconds.

Kumar Gandharva presents Raga Multani with a focus on khayal gayaki, emphasizing slow, meditative alap followed by structured compositions in madhyalaya and drut tempos. The recording showcases his signature approach to raga interpretation, marked by microtonal inflections and an exploratory treatment of the komal re and komal dha swaras. Accompaniment details remain undocumented, but traditional tabla and tanpura support is presumed.

The release format and label for this recording are unverified. The track stands as a representative example of Kumar Gandharva’s contributions to 20th-century Hindustani classical music, particularly his work in reviving lesser-performed ragas. No specific composition titles or bandish texts are attributed to this version in available sources.

Contextual information about the recording session—such as location, accompanying artists, or original medium (LP, cassette, digital)—is incomplete. The work circulates among archival collections and reissues dedicated to Kumar Gandharva’s discography, though no authoritative commercial release metadata is confirmed.