Tarana : Sukha Dukha Dou Hath Tihari - Raga Jog

Tirana: Sukha Dukha Dou Hath Tihari – Raga Jog is a khayal-based tarana performance in the Hindustani classical tradition. Vocalist Parveen Sultana and sarangi accompanist Dilshad Khan rendered the composition in Raga Jog, a late-evening raga associated with the Kafi thaat. The recording spans 9 minutes and 53 seconds.

The performance adheres to the tarana format, which blends Persian and Hindi syllables (e.g., odani tom tanana derena) with rhythmic improvisation. Sultana employs taans (fast melodic runs) and bol-taans (syllabic patterns) characteristic of the Patiala gharana, her primary training lineage. Khan’s sarangi accompaniment mirrors the vocal line while introducing counter-melodic phrases, a hallmark of his collaborative style with vocalists.

The track title references the thematic duality of joy and sorrow (sukha-dukha), a common motif in tarana texts. The composition’s structure follows the sthayi-antara framework, with an extended aalaap section preceding the rhythmic jhala. Percussion support, though uncredited in available sources, typically features tabla in tarana performances of this era.

The release date and original label remain undocumented in accessible archives. The recording circulates primarily in digital formats, often included in compilations of Sultana’s live and studio work from the 1980s–1990s. No commercial album exclusively featuring this track has been verified. Notable for its technical demand, the performance showcases Sultana’s three-octave range and Khan’s dynamic bowing techniques.

Contextual details such as the recording venue, accompanying tanpura artist, or tabla player are incomplete. The track exemplifies the tarana’s role as a bridge between dhrupad’s solemnity and khayal’s expressiveness within the Hindustani repertoire.