Rajasthani Folk Tune In Raga Mand In Dadra

Rajasthani Folk Tune In Raga Mand In Dadra is a track from the album Mohan’s Veena, released on January 25, 2005. The composition features a fusion of Rajasthani folk melodies with the classical framework of Raga Mand, performed in the dadra tal (a six-beat rhythmic cycle). The piece spans 6 minutes and 1 second and appears as the sixth track on the album.

The recording showcases a collaboration between three primary artists: Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy Award-winning musician known for his mastery of the mohan veena (a modified arch-top guitar); his son Salil V. Bhatt, who contributes on the satvik veena; and Sandeep, whose role in the track remains undocumented in available sources. The album Mohan’s Veena was distributed in digital media format, though the specific label or additional production details are not confirmed in public records.

The track exemplifies the artists’ approach to blending regional folk traditions with Hindustani classical structures. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt anchors the performance with intricate slide techniques on the mohan veena, while Salil V. Bhatt complements the arrangement with melodic phrasing. The composition retains the lyrical and rhythmic essence of Rajasthani folk music while adhering to the scalar and improvisational conventions of Raga Mand. The dadra framework provides a light, cyclical pulse that contrasts with the raga’s deeper tonal explorations.

Critical or commercial reception of the track and album is not widely documented. The release date aligns with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s period of international collaboration, following his work with artists such as Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. No live performances or alternate versions of this specific recording have been verified in accessible archives.