Raga Darbari Kanada

About the Raga

Raga Darbari Kanada is a profound and majestic raga of Hindustani classical music, traditionally associated with the late-night hours. It is known for its deep, serious and contemplative character, with prominent use of komal Gandhar and komal Dhaivat. The raga particularly rewards slow and sustained melodic development.

Feature	Information
Raga	Darbari Kanada
Thaat	Asavari
Jati	Sampurna–Sampurna
Vadi	Re
Samvadi	Pa
Komal Swaras	Ga, Dha, Ni
Time	Late night
Tradition	Dhrupad

Artist: Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar
Form: Dhrupad
Tradition: Dagar Bani
Raga: Darbari Kanada

About the Performance

This performance presents Raga Darbari Kanada through the Dhrupad tradition of Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar. The recording reflects the spacious and deeply contemplative approach characteristic of the Dagar tradition.

About the Artist

Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar was one of the great twentieth-century exponents of Dhrupad and a leading member of the Dagar family tradition. His performances with his brother, Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar, became an important part of the recorded legacy of Dhrupad.