Description
This distinguished CD presents a rare glimpse into the regal musical heritage of Mewar through the timeless art of Dhrupad, the oldest and most meditative form of Hindustani classical music. Curated from the private archival recordings of the Royal Family of Mewar, the album features deeply contemplative performances in Purina and Pilu Thumri, highlighting purity of raga, disciplined rhythm, and profound spiritual expression. The recordings include interpretations by Uday Bhawalkar, alongside invaluable archival performances by Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar and Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar, torchbearers of the revered Dagar bani. With its slow, expansive alaps and dignified vocal style, this album stands as a cultural document of royal patronage and a must-have for serious listeners, scholars, and collectors of classical Indian music.
