Suha – Jhaptal

Dhrupad is a studio album featuring the Dagar brothers Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. The duo performs in the dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music. Country & Eastern released the album in digital media format on June 8, 2018.

The album includes twelve tracks. The twelfth track, Suha – Jhaptal, spans a duration of 3 minutes and 53 seconds. The composition adheres to raga Suha and employs the jhaptal rhythmic cycle of ten beats. The artists render the piece in the dhrupad style, characterized by its emphasis on sustained notes, intricate melodic development, and textual clarity.

Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar belong to the Dagar gharana, a lineage renowned for its preservation of the dhrupad form. Their collaboration on this album continues the tradition established by their predecessors, including their father Ustad Ziauddin Khan Dagar. The label Country & Eastern specializes in archival and contemporary recordings of Indian classical music, folk traditions, and experimental works.

The release date and digital format suggest an intent to reach global audiences while maintaining the integrity of the dhrupad repertoire. No additional details about the recording sessions, accompanying artists, or production personnel are available in the provided context. The album title Dhrupad reflects its focus on the genre without further thematic or conceptual elaboration.