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2010 two CD . Ali Akbar Khan (1922 - 2009) is one of this generation's most legendary Indian classical musicians. Considered a InchNational Living TreasureInch in India, he was admired by both Eastern and Western musicians for his brilliant compositions and his mastery of the sarode (a beautiful 25-stringed Indian instrument). 'Darbari Kanada' is a late-evening rag played between 9 00 PM and midnight. Most classical performers treat this rag with reverence, as it is one of India's most majestic ragas. This session took place in 1969 in a New York City church, with the natural reverberation adding a tremendous and distinct element, along with audible sounds of the city streets. No attempts were made to alter the original content of the master recordings. Album Tracks 1. Alap (Solo) 2. Gat (Tabla Accompaniment) 1. Tintal Gat [Table Accompaniment] 2. Ektal Gat [Table Accompaniment]
