About Mewati Gharana
Mewati Gharana is a 1997 Indian classical music album by vocalist Jasraj. The release presents three compositions associated with the Mewati gharana, a stylistic lineage in Hindustani classical music. Jasraj performs all tracks, adhering to the vocal traditions of the gharana.
The album contains three tracks. The first track, Raga Dhanashri, features a khyal composition in the raga Dhanashri. The second track, Raga Basant Khyal, presents a khyal in the raga Basant. The third track, Bhajan Bhairavi, is a devotional piece set in the raga Bhairavi. The release does not specify a record label.
Jasraj, a prominent exponent of the Mewati gharana, recorded the album to showcase the gharana’s distinctive approach to khyal and bhajan rendition. The Mewati gharana originated in the Mewat region of Rajasthan and Haryana. It emphasizes emotional expression, intricate taans, and a gradual unfolding of the raga. The album reflects these characteristics through Jasraj’s vocal delivery.
The release date of Mewati Gharana is January 1, 1997. The primary format of the album is not specified in the available context. The tracklist provided includes the three compositions mentioned, though the full sequence or additional details about the recordings are not available.