ラーガ・チャンドラコウンス

ラーガ・チャンドラコウンス is the opening track on the 1994 studio album 月下のサーランギー～スルタン・カーンの芸術 (transl. Sarangi Under the Moonlight: The Art of Sultan Khan). The label SEVEN SEAS released the album in CD format on January 21, 1994.

The composition belongs to the Hindustani classical tradition. The track title references Raga Chandrakaus, a raga associated with late-night performances and characterized by its melodic contours. The artist credits for this recording remain undocumented in available sources. The album centers on the sarangi, a bowed string instrument prominent in North Indian classical music.

The release highlights Sultan Khan, a renowned sarangi virtuoso and vocalist, though his direct involvement in this specific track is unverified. The album’s repertoire includes traditional and semi-classical pieces, with ラーガ・チャンドラコウンス serving as the first of its selections. No further details exist regarding the track’s duration, accompanying musicians, or live-recording status.

SEVEN SEAS, a Japanese record label, specialized in world music and classical traditions during the 1990s. The album’s packaging and liner notes may provide additional context, but these materials are not publicly archived in digital formats. The track exemplifies the cross-cultural dissemination of Indian classical music in East Asian markets during the period.