Sur Sangat - Raga: Tilak Kamod

\"Sur Sangat\" is a khayal performance in Raga Tilak Kamod by Hindustani classical vocalist Kesarbai Kerkar. The track appears as the seventh entry on the compilation album Golden Milestones, released on August 2003 under the RPG label. The album features archival recordings of Kerkar’s work, though the exact recording date of this performance remains undocumented.

The composition adheres to the Tilak Kamod raga structure, characterized by its use of shuddha dhaivat (natural D) and komal nishad (flattened Ni) in descent. Kerkar’s rendition showcases the gayaki (vocal style) of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, marked by intricate taan patterns and deliberate phrasing. The accompanying artists for this track are not credited in the available release metadata.

Golden Milestones compiles selections from Kerkar’s repertoire, issued posthumously in CD format. The album highlights her contributions to 20th-century Hindustani classical music, with RPG serving as the distributor. No additional production details, such as recording location or session musicians, are provided in the release notes. The tracklist positions \"Sur Sangat\" as a mid-album feature, following the traditional vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections typical of khayal presentations.

Kesarbai Kerkar (1892–1977) received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1953 and the Padma Bhushan in 1969 for her role in preserving the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition. This recording captures her mature style, emphasizing bhav (emotional expression) and technical precision. The 2003 compilation does not specify whether the track underwent remastering or restoration prior to release.