Raga Rageshwari - Alap; Vilambit Jhap Taal

Bismillah Khan performed Raga Rageshwari – Alap; Vilambit Jhap Taal as the second track on the album Saaz – Shehnai Volume II. The recording spans 29 minutes and 30 seconds and showcases Khan’s mastery of the shehnai in a slow, meditative exploration of the raga. The composition adheres to the vilambit (slow) tempo set in Jhap Taal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle.

The album Saaz – Shehnai Volume II was released in March 2007 under the label Living Media India. The primary format of the release was a compact disc (CD). The work exemplifies Khan’s signature style, blending intricate melodic phrasing with the expressive capabilities of the shehnai. Additional details about the accompanying artists, recording location, or production personnel remain undocumented in the available context.

Bismillah Khan (1916–2006) was a preeminent Indian classical musician credited with elevating the shehnai from a folk instrument to a concert-stage staple. His contributions to Hindustani classical music earned him national and international recognition, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. This recording stands as part of his later discography, compiled posthumously.