About Jaipur Gharana
Jaipur Gharana is a studio album by Hindustani classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar. Released on January 1, 1997, the album showcases Amonkar’s interpretation of ragas associated with the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a tradition she trained in under her mother, Mogubai Kurdikar. The recording appeared on compact disc under an unspecified label.
Amonkar presents three compositions in the album. The opening track features Raga Lalit in a khayal format, beginning with a vilambit (slow-tempo) rendition in Teentaal titled Sau Sau Baar Balma. The second track continues in Raga Lalit with a drut (fast-tempo) khayal in the same taal, performing Piyu Piyu Ratata Papihara. The final track shifts to Raga Lalit Vibhas, delivering a vilambit khayal in Teentaal with the composition Chalori Sakhi Sautan Ghar.
The album emphasizes the Jaipur gharana’s distinctive approach to khayal singing, characterized by intricate taan patterns, precise intonation and a balance of technical rigor with emotional expression. Amonkar’s vocal technique and improvisational phrasing reflect her deep engagement with the gharana’s repertoire. The recording captures her mature artistic period, following decades of performance and pedagogical contributions to Hindustani classical music.
Production details beyond the release year, format and artist remain undocumented in available sources. The album’s reception and commercial distribution scope are not recorded in public archives.