Mewati Gharana

Pandit Jasraj released the 1997 Indian classical album Mewati Gharana. It features three tracks including Raga Dhanashri and a devotional Bhajan Bhairavi. The album highlights the Mewati gharana's emo

Mewati Gharana is a 1997 Indian classical music album by vocalist Pandit Jasraj. The release presents compositions associated with the Mewati gharana, a prominent school of Hindustani classical music. The album features three tracks: Raga Dhanashri, Raga Basant Khyal, and the devotional piece Bhajan Bhairavi. The primary format of the release is audio recording.

Pandit Jasraj, a leading exponent of the Mewati gharana, performs the vocal renditions on this album. The Mewati gharana originated in the Mewat region of Rajasthan and Haryana and is known for its emphasis on emotional expression, intricate taans, and the use of meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation). The gharana traces its lineage to Ustad Ghagge Nazir Khan, a disciple of Ustad Bade Mohammed Khan of the Gwalior gharana.

The album includes a khyal in Raga Dhanashri, a morning raga characterized by its serene and devotional mood. The second track, Raga Basant Khyal, represents the springtime raga Basant, known for its celebratory and vibrant tonal structure. The concluding track, Bhajan Bhairavi, is a devotional composition in Raga Bhairavi, a raga traditionally performed at the conclusion of concerts due to its emotive and soothing qualities.

The release date of the album is January 1, 1997. The label and specific recording details for this release are not provided in the available context.