Raga Sughrai: Gat (Bandish by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan) Drut Teentaal

Yaadein (Memories) is a studio album by sitarist Imrat Khan, released on 2005 under the Sense World Music label. The album features solo sitar performances in the Hindustani classical tradition and was issued in CD format. The recording captures Khan’s interpretation of traditional raga structures, emphasizing the gayaki ang (vocal-style phrasing) associated with the Etawah gharana.

The seventh track, titled Raga Sughrai: Gat (Bandish by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan) Drut Teentaal, spans 10 minutes and 56 seconds. Khan performs a gat (instrumental composition) set in the drut (fast) tempo of teentaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The bandish (compositional framework) originates from vocalist Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a prominent exponent of the Patiala gharana. The track showcases Khan’s technical command of the sitar, including intricate taan (melodic runs) and meend (glissando) techniques characteristic of the instrument.

The album title Yaadein translates to \"Memories\" in Hindi, reflecting its focus on classical repertoire linked to Khan’s lineage. Additional details about the recording sessions, accompanying artists, or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources. The release aligns with Khan’s broader discography, which includes collaborations with Western classical musicians and solo classical recordings spanning several decades.