Raga Shuddh Shyam - Raga Shuddh Shyam - Teentaal Madhyalaya

Raga Shuddh Shyam is a khayal performance in the Hindustani classical tradition rendered by vocalist Kumar Gandharva. The track appears as the second composition on the compilation album The Iconic Kumar Gandharva, released on April 5, 2019 by Living Media India in digital media format. The recording spans 11 minutes and 6 seconds and is set to Teentaal in madhyalaya (medium tempo).

The performance showcases Kumar Gandharva’s interpretation of Raga Shuddh Shyam, a rare raga associated with the late evening or early night prahar. The composition adheres to the khayal style, emphasizing improvisational alaap, bol-banaav, and taan patterns characteristic of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, though Gandharva’s approach often incorporated elements from multiple traditions. The accompaniment details for this specific recording remain undocumented in the available context.

The album The Iconic Kumar Gandharva compiles archival and studio recordings by the artist, curated to highlight his contributions to 20th-century Hindustani vocal music. Kumar Gandharva (1924–1992) gained recognition for his innovative phrasing, microtonal precision, and revival of lesser-known ragas. This track exemplifies his later work, though the exact recording date and original session context are not specified in the release metadata.

No additional information is provided regarding the accompanying artists, recording location, or production personnel for this track. The label Living Media India distributed the album as part of a series reissuing classical works for digital platforms, targeting preservation and accessibility of legacy recordings.