Ragas Shuddh Kalyan and Suha

Kishori Amonkar released the 1999 album Ragas Shuddh Kalyan and Suha, featuring khyal performances in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana with slow, fast, and medium-tempo teental compositions.

Ragas Shuddh Kalyan and Suha is a studio album by Hindustani classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar. Released on January 1, 1999, the album presents two raga performances in the khyal style, a traditional form of North Indian classical music. The recording captures Amonkar’s interpretation of Raga Shuddh Kalyan and Raga Suha, both rendered in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana tradition.

Amonkar performs three compositions across the album. The first two tracks explore Raga Shuddh Kalyan: a khyal in vilambit teental (slow tempo) followed by a khyal in drut teental (fast tempo). The third track features Raga Suha with a khyal set to madhya lay teental (medium tempo). The album does not specify accompanying artists, instrumentalists, or a record label in available documentation.

The release format and distribution details remain unconfirmed. The tracklist reflects Amonkar’s emphasis on badhat (raga elaboration) and taan (melodic improvisation), characteristic of her vocal technique. No additional production credits, live performance context, or reissue information is documented for this release.