About A Life In Music
A Life in Music is a compilation album by Indian classical vocalist Kumar Gandharva. The release features four archival recordings spanning 1963 and 1969. The album appeared on CD format on January 1, 2005. The label remains undocumented in available sources.
The album opens with two performances in Raga Sanjari and Raga Bageshri, both recorded in 1963. The Raga Sanjari track includes the compositions Saiyan Sunle Hori and Ratiya Darawa Lagor. The Raga Bageshri performance presents Sakhi Man Lagena and Tana Derena. These recordings capture Gandharva’s interpretation of khayal within the Gwalior gharana tradition.
The latter half of the compilation comprises devotional works recorded in 1969. The Kabir Bhajan track features Naiya Mori Nike Nike, a composition attributed to the 15th-century poet Kabir. The final track, Duje Ke Sang Nahi Jaoongee, is a Goraknath Bhajan associated with the Nath tradition. Both pieces reflect Gandharva’s engagement with bhajan and semi-classical forms.
The album’s production context and remastering details remain unspecified in available records. The selection emphasizes Gandharva’s versatility across classical raga and devotional repertoire. No additional session musicians or accompanying artists are credited in the documented tracklist.