Classical Vocal

Classical Vocal is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar, released on January 1, 1971. The album belongs to the Hindustani classical tradition and features Amonkar’s renditions in the khayal style, a prominent form of North Indian classical vocal music. The release format and label remain undocumented in available sources.

Amonkar performs four compositions across two ragas: Bhoop and Bageshri. The album opens with Eree Aaj Bhailava Sukhva in Raga Bhoop, set to vilambit (slow) tempo in Teen Taal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The second track, Sahelare Aa Mil Gae, continues in Raga Bhoop but shifts to drut (fast) tempo while retaining Teen Taal. The third composition, Biraha Naa Jala, transitions to Raga Bageshri in vilambit Teen Taal, showcasing Amonkar’s control over melodic elaboration. The album concludes with Aak Sahiyo Naa Jaya, another Raga Bageshri piece in drut Teen Taal.

The recordings emphasize Amonkar’s signature approach to raga alap and taan patterns, though specific session details, accompanying artists, or production credits are not publicly confirmed. The album contributes to her discography as a foundational work from the early 1970s, a period marked by her rising prominence in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana lineage. No reissues or remastered editions are verified in accessible records.