Raga Yaman Kalyan: Jhala & Chautala (12 beats)

Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar performed Raga Yaman Kalyan: Jhala & Chautala (12 beats) as track D on the 2023 archival release Vrindavan 1982. The recording captures a live rendition from 1982 and was issued on October 2023 by Black Truffle in a 12\" vinyl format.

The composition showcases Dagar’s mastery of the rudra veena, a fretless lute central to the Dagarbani tradition of dhrupad. The track emphasizes the jhala section, a rhythmic and percussive phase of alaap, followed by a chautala (12-beat cycle) development. The performance adheres to the structural and melodic conventions of Raga Yaman Kalyan, a variant of the parent Raga Yaman with added shuddha ma (pure fourth) in ascent.

The album Vrindavan 1982 compiles previously unreleased material from Dagar’s concert in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Black Truffle remastered the recordings for vinyl, preserving the acoustic nuances of the original performance. No additional musicians or accompanying instruments are credited in the available documentation for this track. The release forms part of a broader effort to document Dagar’s contributions to 20th-century dhrupad, particularly his solo veena recitals.

Limited contextual details exist about the specific venue or recording conditions of the 1982 performance. The 2023 edition marks the first official publication of this material in any format.