Raga Sughrai: Gat (Bandish by Ustad Vilayat Khan) in Teentaal

Yaadein (Memories) is a studio album by sitarist Imrat Khan, released on CD by Sense World Music in 2005. The album features traditional North Indian classical compositions performed on the sitar and surbahar, instruments central to the Imdadkhani gharana.

The fifth track, titled Raga Sughrai: Gat (Bandish by Ustad Vilayat Khan), spans 5 minutes. Imrat Khan interprets a gat (instrumental composition) set in Teentaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The bandish (compositional framework) originates from Ustad Vilayat Khan, a prominent figure in the same gharana and Imrat Khan’s brother. The performance adheres to the structural and melodic conventions of Raga Sughrai, a raga associated with the late evening or early night.

The album title Yaadein translates to \"Memories\" in English, reflecting its compilation of pieces tied to the artist’s lineage and training. Additional details about the recording sessions, accompanying artists, or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources. The release aligns with Imrat Khan’s broader discography, which emphasizes solo sitar recitals and collaborations within the Hindustani classical tradition.