Teental (Solo) - Vilambit

Brilliancy & Oldest Tradition – Tabla Solo & Duet is a studio album released in 1993 under the Chhanda Dhara label. The recording features tabla performances in solo and duet formats, showcasing traditional North Indian classical rhythms.

The album opens with Teental (Solo) – Vilambit, a 29-minute, 6-second composition in the 16-beat teental cycle. Kishan Maharaj performs the solo tabla rendition, accompanied by Kumar Bose. The track exemplifies the slow-tempo (vilambit) exploration of rhythmic patterns, thematic development, and improvisational techniques characteristic of the Benares gharana.

The release format is a compact disc. Additional details about the remaining tracks, production personnel, or recording sessions are not provided in the available context. The album title emphasizes both technical virtuosity and adherence to classical traditions, positioning it within the broader discourse of 20th-century Hindustani instrumental music.