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ABOUT THE ARTISTES:

 Two of the most illustrious artistes in the realm of
Indian Classical Music and their great artistry are the highlights of this new
Long Play disc.

 Pandit Ravi Shankar, known for his master-craft in
sitar-playing, is perhaps the most outstanding Indian classical musician known
all over the world. He won the distinction of being acclaimed ‘Artiste of the
year’ in the far away United States of America two years ago. The Indian
Government, in recognition of his meritorious services in the propagation of
Indian Music conferred on him the title of ‘Padma Bhushan.’ This Long Play
record is one more addition to his numerous recordings and bears the unique stamp
of his matchless and superb style and proficiency on the sitar.

 The other name associated with the great performance
on this record is that of Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakhwa. He, too, was awarded
recently the title of ‘Padma Bhushan’ by the Indian Government. 90 not out!
This table wizard is still going strong at the age of 90. When he performs, the
years drop, and the listeners are held spellbound by the vigour and dexterity
of his playing. It was the sound “Thirakh-Thirakh” which Ahmedjan produced so
enchantingly on table, that won him the sobriquet of “Thirakhwa”. He is considered
today the greatest living percussionist in the whole of India.

SIDE ONE

 This side has two items. The first is a very
scintillating table-sole by Maestro Ahmedjan Thirakhwa, Teentala – consisting
of 16 beats to a cycle is normally played by every table player. But the same
when rendered by Ahmedjan takes a unique form in design and execution.
Ahmedjan’s innumerable followers will like to preserve this masterly
performance by the greate artiste.

 Then follows a memorable sitar-ply by Pandit Ravi
Shankar. He has chosen Raga Behag, an early night melody with a mood of
romantic appeal and urge. He offers on this side a brilliant exposition of the
Raga in ‘Alap’ and ‘Jod’ forms. His ingenuity in playing in the Mandra-Saptak
(Lower octave) producing sonorously rich notes will regale listeners.

 SIDE TWO

 On this side are presented both the veterans
performing together. Pandit Ravi Shankar plays an exhilarating Gat in the same
Raga Behag. The rhythm in medium speed (Madhya-Laya) consists of 16 beats to a
cycle – Teentala,  and the great artistry of Maestro Ravi Shankar is
further enriched by the engrossing accompaniment provide by Ustad Ahmedjan
Thirakhwa in an arresting style.

Artists: 

Pandit Ravi Shankar (Sitar), Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakhwa
(Tabla)

Tracks:

SIDE ONE

Tabla Solo                                      Teentaal

Raga Behag                                   Sitar Solo               Alap, Jod                                 

SIDE TWO

Raga Bihag                                  Vilambit Laya

Raga Bihag                                  Madhya Laya  

Raga Bihag                                  Gat In Teentaal