Composition References for Raga Darbari Kanada
The best way to appreciate and learn intricacies of the raga is to hear as many compositions as possible. Each composition has some specialty that the composer is trying to express. The selection below includes some of the best artists who are presenting genuine form of the style, raga and techniques. Please hear as many as you can, as well as search your own compositions!
VOCAL MUSIC
Bhajan:
Pandit Jasraj – “Maam avalokaya pankaj lochan”
Pandit Jasraj – “Chidanand Roopah” – in 3 parts
Ghazal:
Mehadi Hassan – “Ku baku phail gai baat”
Khayal:
Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, Amjad Amanat Ali Khan
Fateh Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan
Ustad Fateh Ali Khan
Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan
Ustad Rashid Khan
Pandit D. V. Paluskar
Dhruvpad:
Ustad Wassifuddin Dagar
Film:
Ustad Amir Khan (film “Baiju Bawra”)
INSTRUMENTAL:
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan – Sarod
Shahid Parvez – Sitar
Vasant Rai – fretless guitar