Raga “Tribute to America”

\"Raga Tribute to America\" is a composition performed by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan as the fourth track on his 1995 album Raga Bhimpalasi. The piece spans 20 minutes and 14 seconds, showcasing Khan’s interpretation of a raga structured as a homage. The album appeared under the India Archive Music label and was released in CD format.

The recording captures Khan’s signature sarod technique, blending traditional Hindustani classical elements with thematic motifs. The album Raga Bhimpalasi primarily explores the eponymous raga but includes this track as a distinct offering. No additional musicians or accompanists are documented in the available context for this specific performance.

The release date of the album is confirmed as 1995, though the exact day and month remain unrecorded in public sources. The label, India Archive Music, specialized in archival and contemporary classical Indian music during the period. Further details about the recording sessions, production personnel, or alternate versions of the track are not provided in the existing context.

Khan’s rendition in this track aligns with his broader discography, which emphasizes raga elaboration through the sarod. The album Raga Bhimpalasi stands as one of his mid-1990s contributions to the Hindustani classical canon, with this track serving as a notable deviation in thematic intent within the collection.