This 1972 recording captures Khan in a confident, mature performance of a highly regarded evening raga. The album showcases his virtuosic command of the sitar, imbuing the traditional framework with his characteristic melodic inventiveness and emotional depth.
- The album was released by Saregama India Ltd. in 1972.
- "Raga Yaman" is a popular evening raga in Hindustani classical music, often performed to evoke a sense of peace and devotion.
- This recording showcases Vilayat Khan's sophisticated improvisational skills within the classical framework of the raga.
Vilayat Khan was a leading Indian vocalist and sitar virtuoso from Uttar Pradesh, India, widely credited with popularizing the solo sitar performance. He was a torchbearer of the Imdadkhani gharana, known for its distinctive vocalistic style of sitar playing.
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