Niranjani

Niranjani

1999
PA
Prabha Atre
3 tracks 57m
Prabha Atre released the 1999 Hindustani classical album Niranjani with khayal-style renditions of Raga Shankara and Raga Basant in slow and fast tempos.

About Niranjani

Niranjani is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Prabha Atre. Released on January 1, 1999, the album features three tracks in the Hindustani classical tradition. Atre presents renditions of Raga Shankara and Raga Basant, accompanied by traditional taals (rhythmic cycles).

Atre opens the album with a vilambit (slow-tempo) composition in Raga Shankara set to Ektaal, titled Mahaadeva. The second track continues in Raga Shankara with a drut (fast-tempo) rendition in Teentaal, featuring the devotional text Shiva Hara Hara Mahaadeva Shankara. The final track shifts to Raga Basant, performed in drut Ektaal.

The album was issued in CD format. The label information remains undocumented in available sources. Atre’s performance emphasizes the khayal style, a prominent form in North Indian classical music. The compositions reflect her training in the Kirana and Jaipur-Atrauli gharanas, though the release does not specify accompanying artists or instrumentalists.

The tracklist confirms three recordings, each centered on devotional or seasonal ragas. Niranjani aligns with Atre’s broader discography, which spans classical albums, instructional works, and live performances. Further details on production, recording locations, or additional personnel are not publicly verified.

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Record Label

Catalog Number: NCCD 0033