This 1962 collection features Ustad Vilayat Khan in a focused exploration of Hindustani classical music, showcasing his distinctive gayaki ang style. The album captures the artist at a mature stage of his career, further solidifying his international reputation.
- The album was released on the Music of India label in December 1962.
- It presents a selection of ragas central to the Hindustani classical tradition.
- This release was part of a broader effort to introduce Indian classical music to a global audience during the 1960s.
Ustad Vilayat Khan was a preeminent figure in Indian classical music, renowned for his virtuosic performances on the sitar. He is credited with pioneering the gayaki ang, a style that emulates the nuances of vocal performance on the sitar. He was in his mid-career at the time of this recording.
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