North Indian - Raga Darbari Kanhada, Raga Desh (OCR560201)

Today, Lalith Rao is one of the most prominent representatives of Agra-Atrauli gharana. She masters all of its specificities perfectly: long nom tom alaps, rhythmic fluidity, particularly carefully laid-out raga global form, distinctive ornaments, etc. Her accuracy in all of these areas, together with her profound musicality, convey touching fragility and deep emotion.