DAGAR BROTHERS - Berlin 1964: The Lost Studio Recording

In the intricate tapestry of North Indian classical music, the Dagar Brothers, Moinuddin and Aminuddin, stand as luminaries, their voices echoing through time as torchbearers of the ancient dhrupad tradition.
Capturing a moment frozen in time, Black Truffle Records presents ‘Berlin 1964 – The Lost Studio Recording’, a remarkable archival release featuring the Dagar Brothers. These recordings, made with crystalline fidelity at the International Institute for Comparative Studies and Documentation in Berlin, are a testament to the brothers’ mastery and the enduring legacy of their musical lineage.

The album features two side-long performances: the midnight rendition of ‘Raga Malkauns’ and the early evening exploration of ‘Raga Jaijaivanti’. Accompanied only by Moinuddin’s wife Saiyur on tanpura and Raja Chatrapati Singh on pakhawaj, the brothers deliver mesmerizing performances that showcase the depth and subtlety of dhrupad. The extended alap sections, characteristic of traditional dhrupad structure, gradually introduce the notes of the ragas; creating a tapestry of sound that climbs in pitch and intensity.