Raga Suha Kanada

Raga Suha Kanada is a khayal performance recorded by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and released as the second track on the 1995 album Raga Madkauns, Raga Suha Kanada, Raga Verag Todi, Raga Kalavati. The label Nimbus Records issued the recording in CD format. The composition spans 13 minutes and 51 seconds, showcasing Khan’s interpretation of the Suha Kanada raga within the framework of the khayal tradition of Hindustani classical music.

The album comprises four raga performances, each rendered in a live or studio setting. Khan’s rendition of Raga Suha Kanada adheres to the structural conventions of the genre, featuring alaap, jor, and jhala followed by the composed bandish and improvisational elaborations. The recording captures the artist’s vocal technique, including meend, gamak, and taan patterns characteristic of the Kirana gharana, to which Khan belonged.

The release date of 1995 places the album in the later phase of Khan’s career, though specific session details such as recording location, accompanying artists, or production personnel remain undocumented in available sources. The CD format reflects the commercial distribution practices of classical music during the 1990s, targeting audiences of Indian classical music in international markets. Nimbus Records, known for its catalog of South Asian classical and folk recordings, served as the publisher for this collection.

No additional information exists regarding alternate releases, reissues, or digital remasters of this track. The album’s liner notes, if included, are not referenced in public records, and the original packaging does not provide track-specific annotations beyond the raga title and duration.