Raga: Shyam Kalyan (Gat In Drut Teental)

Saaz is a studio album of North Indian classical instrumental music released on November 1, 2011, under the Aimrec label. The recording features sitarist Hidayat Khan and tabla player Enayet Hossain in a duet format. The album appeared on compact disc as its primary commercial format.

The third track of the release presents a gat in Raga Shyam Kalyan, set to drut teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The composition spans 14 minutes and 26 seconds. The performance adheres to the khayal-influenced instrumental tradition of the Etah-Binkar gharana, though the album documentation does not specify the exact stylistic lineage or improvisational structure employed in this recording.

Hidayat Khan performs on the sitar, delivering the melodic exposition of the raga through alap, jor, and jhala sections followed by the composed gat. Enayet Hossain accompanies on the tabla, providing rhythmic support and interactive improvisation. The track captures the interplay between the two instruments, with Hossain’s percussive responses to Khan’s melodic phrases. The recording quality emphasizes the tonal clarity of the sitar and the resonant texture of the tabla.

The album Saaz does not include liner notes detailing the recording location, production personnel, or additional session musicians. No further releases or live performances associated with this specific collaboration are documented in available sources. The tracklist and total runtime of the album remain unverified beyond the confirmed third track.