Vocal Recital - Vol. 2

Vocal Recital – Vol. 2 is a studio album by Hindustani classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar. Released on January 1, 2012, the album forms part of a series dedicated to her live and recorded performances in the khayal tradition of Indian classical music. The release features two extended renditions centered on Raga Miyan Malhar, a monsoon-themed raga associated with the Malhar family of melodies.

Amonkar performs the compositions in the vilambit (slow tempo) and drut (fast tempo) sections of the raga. The first track, Raga – Miyan Malhar: Karim Naam Tero Vilambit Teen-Taal, showcases a deliberate, expansive exploration of the raga in Teen-Taal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The second track, Raga – Miyan Malhar: Umad Ghumad Garaj Garaj Drut Ek Taal, transitions to a faster interpretation set in Ek Taal, a 12-beat cycle. Both tracks emphasize Amonkar’s improvisational approach to taan (melodic phrases) and bol-banaav (textual ornamentation).

The album’s production details, including the recording location, accompanying artists, and label, remain undocumented in available sources. The format of the primary release is not specified, though similar works by Amonkar were commonly issued on compact disc during this period. The release aligns with her broader discography, which spans live concert recordings and studio sessions from the 1960s onward.

Critics and scholars often cite Amonkar’s interpretations of Miyan Malhar as exemplary of her ability to convey emotional depth through microtonal inflections and rhythmic precision. The album contributes to her legacy as a leading exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music known for its intricate gamak (ornamentation) techniques. No additional editions, reissues, or alternate versions of this release are confirmed in public records.