Raga Purvi - Teen Taal

Raga Purvi – Teen Taal is a khayal performance by Indian classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan. The track appears as the second composition on the album The Genius Of Ustad Rashid Khan, released on 2010 by Saregama in CD format. The recording spans 28 minutes and 18 seconds and adheres to the Teen Taal rhythmic cycle, a 16-beat structure common in North Indian classical music.

The album showcases Khan’s interpretation of Raga Purvi, a late-night raga associated with the Purvi Thaat in the Hindustani tradition. The performance emphasizes intricate taan patterns, bol-banaav (lyrical improvisation), and the artist’s signature control over sargam (solfège) and meend (glissando). Accompaniment details for this track remain undocumented in the provided context, though traditional khayal performances typically feature the tabla for percussion and the harmonium or tanpura for harmonic support.

The Genius Of Ustad Rashid Khan compiles live and studio recordings that highlight the artist’s contributions to the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, a vocal school known for its emphasis on layakari (rhythmic play) and emotional depth. Khan, a disciple of Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan, expanded the gharana’s repertoire while incorporating elements from other traditions. The 2010 release forms part of Saregama’s series dedicated to archiving performances by leading Hindustani classical musicians.

No additional metadata regarding the recording location, session musicians, or production personnel is available from the given context. The track exemplifies Khan’s approach to vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections, with the Teen Taal framework allowing for extended improvisation. The album remains a reference for students and enthusiasts of Khan’s style, particularly his treatment of complex ragas like Purvi.