Raga Vibhas

Raga Vibhas is a khayal-based composition featured as the second track on the 1990 cassette release Morning Ragas Volume 2. The recording spans 14 minutes and 53 seconds and showcases a collaborative performance by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, and vocalist Shruti Sadolikar.

The album Morning Ragas Volume 2 was produced and distributed by Music Today, a label known for its catalog of Indian classical music. The release belongs to a series dedicated to morning raga interpretations, though specific details about the series’ full scope remain undocumented in available sources. The track Raga Vibhas adheres to the traditional structure of the raga, characterized by its early-morning (Brahma muhurta) association and the use of Shuddha Ni (natural seventh) in both ascent and descent.

The performance captures a jugalbandi-style interaction between Khan’s sarod and the vocal renditions by Jasraj and Sadolikar. Jasraj contributes the primary melodic phrasing, while Sadolikar provides complementary vocal support. Khan’s sarod accompaniment integrates taans and gamaks that align with the raga’s emotive contours. The recording omits detailed credits for accompanying artists such as tabla or tanpura players, limiting verification of the full ensemble.

As a cassette release, Morning Ragas Volume 2 reflects the distribution formats prevalent in Indian classical music during the late 20th century. Later reissues or digital remasters of the album, if any, are not confirmed in public records. The track Raga Vibhas remains a documented example of cross-instrumental collaboration within the Hindustani tradition, though critical reception or commercial performance data for the album is not widely archived.