The Genius of Pt. Jasraj

The Genius of Pt. Jasraj is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj. The album was released on January 1, 1991. It features three tracks of Mewati gharana khayal vocal performances.

Pandit Jasraj performs Raga Alahiya Bilawal on the album. The track follows the traditional structure of a vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) khayal. It includes alap, bol alap, and taans in the raga’s characteristic melodic framework.

The second track, Jai Jai Siddhi Karali Kali and Daras Det Kyun Ni Maa Mori, is a devotional composition in praise of the goddess Kali. Pandit Jasraj renders the piece in a semi-classical style, blending bhajan elements with khayal ornamentation. The lyrics invoke spiritual themes common in Hindu devotional music.

The final track, Tiharo Ghar Subas Baso, is a thumri in Raga Bhairavi. Pandit Jasraj delivers the composition with emotive phrasing typical of the thumri genre. The track emphasizes lyrical expression and rhythmic interplay with the tabla accompaniment.

The album does not list a specific record label in available sources. The primary format is audio cassette, with subsequent digital releases in later years. The release is part of Pandit Jasraj’s broader discography, which spans over seven decades of Hindustani classical music performances.