Raga Shri

Raga Shri is a track performed by Pannalal Ghosh on the bansuri (North Indian bamboo flute). The composition appears as the second track on the album The Great Heritage – Pt. Pannalal Ghosh, released on CD by Saregama in 2011.

The recording spans 18 minutes and 49 seconds and showcases Ghosh’s interpretation of Raga Shri, a raga traditionally associated with late evening performances in the Hindustani classical tradition. The album compiles archival and studio recordings of Ghosh, though the specific recording date and original session details for this track remain undocumented in available sources.

Pannalal Ghosh (1911–1960) was a pioneering figure in elevating the bansuri as a solo concert instrument in Hindustani classical music. His contributions included modifications to the flute’s design and the development of a distinct gayaki ang (vocal-style phrasing) on the instrument. The The Great Heritage series by Saregama aims to preserve and disseminate recordings of influential 20th-century Indian classical musicians, with this release focusing exclusively on Ghosh’s work.

The album does not provide accompanying artist credits for this track, leaving unclear whether tanpura or tabla support was included in the original recording. The liner notes or remastering details, if any, are not specified in the available context. The release serves as part of Saregama’s broader catalog of classical music reissues, targeting audiences interested in historical performances of the maihar gharana and allied traditions.