About Laaj Rakho Mori
Laaj Rakho Mori is a studio album of Hindustani classical vocal music performed by Jagdish Prasad. Venus Records & Tapes released the album in 1995 on compact disc as part of its classical music catalog. The recording captures Prasad’s renditions in the Khyal and Dadra styles, accompanied by traditional instrumental support though specific accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources.
The album features five tracks structured around two primary ragas: Raga Abhogee and Raga Hameer. The opening composition, Dulahan Raj Dulare, presents a Vilambit Ek Taal exploration of Raga Abhogee, followed by the title track Laaj Rakho Mori in Drut Ek Taal. The subsequent three tracks shift to Raga Hameer, beginning with Hamaree Pret Lagee in Vilambit Ek Taal, Ha Mian Mendere Yaar in Drut Ek Taal, and concluding with a Dadra in Raga Bhairavee, titled Ab Na Manoo Tori Batiya. The selection emphasizes Prasad’s interpretation of semi-classical and classical bandishes within these raga frameworks.
The release date aligns with the album’s official distribution in 1995, though no public records confirm a dedicated launch event. Venus Records & Tapes, the producing label, specialized in North Indian classical and devotional music during this period. The CD format reflected the industry’s transition from cassette tapes to digital media in the mid-1990s. Additional production details, including recording location, session musicians, or engineering credits, are not verified in accessible archives.
Critically, the album serves as a documented example of Prasad’s vocal technique in the Banaras gharana tradition, though no contemporary reviews or commercial performance metrics are preserved. The tracklist adheres to conventional Hindustani classical album structures of the era, balancing alaap-oriented developments with rhythmic compositions. No reissues or remastered editions have been confirmed as of the latest available data.