Zila-Kafi: Teen-tal drut

Zila-Kafi (ragamala): Teel-tal drut (rapide) is a track from the album Inde du Nord, released in February 1993 under the Ocora label. The composition features a performance in the raga Zila-Kafi, rendered in a fast-paced drut tempo within the 16-beat teental rhythmic cycle. The track spans 8 minutes and 3 seconds.

The recording includes sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan as the primary artist, accompanied by Shafaat Ahmed Khan on tabla and Subhalakshmi Khan on tanpura. The album Inde du Nord presents a collection of North Indian classical music and was issued in CD format. The tracklist position of this composition is number six.

The performance captures the intricate interplay between the sarod and tabla, emphasizing the improvisational and structural elements characteristic of the raga tradition. The Zila-Kafi raga belongs to the Kafi thaat and is known for its melodic flexibility, often evoking a blend of devotion and introspection. The teental framework provides a symmetrical and expansive canvas for rhythmic exploration.

Ocora, a subsidiary of Radio France, produced the album as part of its series documenting global traditional music. The label’s catalog frequently includes field recordings and studio sessions of classical and folk traditions. Additional details about the recording location, production personnel, or liner notes remain unverified in the provided context.