Tala Sawarib (11 Matras)

Tala Sawarib (11 Matras) is a solo tabla performance by Indian classical musician Alla Rakha. The recording features Rakha performing a rhythmic cycle of 11 beats, known as an 11-matra tala in Hindustani classical music. The piece was released in an unspecified year, though Alla Rakha's active period spanned from the mid-20th century until his death in 2000. The performance is presented in an audio format, likely as part of a larger album or compilation of tabla compositions.

Alla Rakha, born Qureshi Alla Rakha Khan on April 29, 1919, in Gurdaspur, Punjab, was a renowned tabla player and a key exponent of the Punjab gharana of tabla. He collaborated extensively with sitar maestro Ravi Shankar and contributed significantly to the global recognition of Indian classical music. His technical precision, improvisational skill, and mastery of complex rhythmic structures established him as one of the most influential tabla players of the 20th century.

The duration of Tala Sawarib (11 Matras) is 18 minutes. The performance demonstrates Rakha's command over the 11-matra tala, showcasing variations, improvisations, and the interplay of bols (syllables) within the rhythmic framework. The piece adheres to traditional Hindustani classical conventions, where the tabla player explores the tala through elaborations, including peshkar, kayda, rela, and tihai patterns. Specific track details, such as the label, exact release date, or accompanying musicians, are not documented in available sources.

The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is 4da80cea-ad29-4e21-b343-ec38ca3c6456. This identifier serves as a unique reference for the track within the MusicBrainz database. Further information about the recording's context, such as live performance details or studio session notes, remains unavailable.