Sohini: Sitarkhani

Inde du Nord: Sitar is a studio album released under the Ocora label on March 2000. The recording focuses on North Indian classical music and features sitar as the primary instrument. The album format is CD.

The sixth track, titled Raga Sohini: Sitarkhani, runs for 10 minutes and 59 seconds. Kushal Das performs the composition on sitar. The raga belongs to the Sohini tradition, a melodic framework in the Hindustani classical system. The Sitarkhani designation indicates a stylistic approach associated with instrumental rendition, particularly on the sitar.

Kushal Das employs the sitar’s characteristic techniques, including meend (glissando), gamak (ornamentation), and jat-taal (rhythmic patterns), in the performance. The track adheres to the alaap-jor-jhala structure common in instrumental classical music, progressing from a slow, meditative introduction to faster, rhythmic sections. Accompaniment details, if present, remain undocumented in available sources.

The album Inde du Nord: Sitar forms part of Ocora’s series on regional classical traditions. The label specializes in world music recordings, often capturing live or studio performances with an emphasis on acoustic authenticity. No additional production credits, session musicians, or recording locations are confirmed for this release.