Rageshvarey – Jhaptal

Dhrupad is a studio album featuring the Dagar brothers, Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar, prominent exponents of the Dagar vani (style) in the dhrupad tradition of Indian classical music. The album released on June 8, 2018 under the label Country & Eastern in digital media format.

The album includes a rendition of Rageshvarey set to Jhaptal, a 10-beat rhythmic cycle. This track appears as the ninth composition on the release and spans a duration of 2 minutes and 58 seconds. The performance adheres to the alap-jor-jhala structure characteristic of dhrupad, emphasizing sustained tonal exploration and rhythmic precision.

The Dagar brothers belong to the 19th generation of the Dagar lineage, a family renowned for preserving and propagating the dhrupad tradition. Their collaborative work on this album continues their contribution to the genre, though specific details about additional tracks, accompanying artists, or recording locations remain undocumented in available sources. The release aligns with their broader discography, which often features solo and duet performances in the dhrupad style.

The label Country & Eastern specializes in archival and contemporary recordings of Indian classical music. The digital format of this release facilitates accessibility for global audiences while maintaining the acoustic integrity of the original performances. No physical media variants of this album are confirmed in public records.