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Ali Akbar Khan

The Jewels Of Maihar (Tape)

Label: AMMP

Format: Tape

Genre: Folk

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*2025 stock* The Jewels Of Maihar is a captivating album by the legendary sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan, originally recorded in the 1960s-70s and released in 1995. It features classical Indian ragas Darbari Todi and Bhupali Todi, celebrated for their majestic and spiritual moods, performed with traditional accompaniment including tabla by Mahapurush Misra. This album is part of a revered series showcasing the rich heritage of Maihar gharana music and exemplifies Ali Akbar Khan's profound mastery and emotive sarod playing.

"The Jewels Of Maihar" contains about 41 minutes of exquisite North Indian classical music (ragas) performed by Ali Akbar Khan, capturing the ancestral spirit of Maihar, the place associated with the Maihar gharana tradition he belonged to. The tape includes a limited number of tracks that are steeped in the deep, meditative qualities of the ragas, offering a timeless listening experience to aficionados of Indian classical music.

The ragas on the tape are known for their regal and serene qualities, evocative of the musical legacy cultivated at Maihar. The accompaniment of tabla by Mahapurush Misra adds rhythmic depth, enhancing the traditional and spiritual aura of the performances. Ali Akbar Khan's sarod playing conveys both technical brilliance and emotional richness, making this a treasured album for classical music lovers.

Details
Cat. number: CS82-3
Year: 2011