Raga Bhimpalas

 Raga Bhimpalas, an afternoon melody on Sitar. Begins with Alap, Jod-Jhaala, then followed by a slow song in Roopak Taal and a fast song in EkTaal.

Aisi Lagi Lagan Meera Ho Gayi Magan

 My rendition of a well-known traditional bhajan composed and made popular by Shri Anup Jalota.

Aisi Lagi Lagan Meera HO Gayi Magan

Tabla: Chaz Hastings

Raga Pilu Dhun

 Raga Pilu Dhun 

Tabla: Chaz Hastings

Sitar Ensemble by the Students of Pacific School of Indian Music

 Raga Gujari Todi Presentation with Alap, A Composition in TeenTaal, and a Jhaala

Presented as an opening act for Ustad Shakir Khan's Concert for Ragamala Seattle's Tarana 2021 Music Festival

Tabla: Students of Poetry on Drums Tabla School (run by Chaz Hastings)

Raga Bihag

 Raga Bihag on Sitar with traditional Maseetkhani Gat and Jhala with the song ' Lat Uljhi Sulajha Jaa Balam'.

Beautiful Pacific Northwest!

"Pahadonko Chanchal Kiran Choomati Hai

 Hawaa Har Nadi Ka Badan Choomati Hai

Yaman Se Wahan Tak Hai Chaahon Ke Saaye

Ye Dil Our Unki Nigahon Ke Saaye"

A song perfect for the Pacific Northwest landscape! This beautiful Hindi song played on Sitar by me:

Lyrics: Jan Nisar Akhtar

Music: Jaidev Verma

Movie: Prem Parbat

Mharo Pranam - A song by poet Sant Meerabai

 Mharo Pranam Baake Bihariji

A well-known song by poet Sant MeeraBai composed in Raga Yaman played on Sitar: