Pt. Kumar Gandharva

Pt. Kumar Gandharva is a studio album by Hindustani classical vocalist Kumar Gandharva. The release compiles ten raga-based compositions performed in the khyal and semi-classical styles. The album appeared on January 1, 1997 in CD format. The label remains undocumented in available sources.

The tracklist features traditional and folk-influenced renditions across ragas such as Ahir Bhairav, Alahiya Bilawal, Shuddh Sarang, Gauri Basant, Dhanashree, Malavati, Chaiti Bhoop, Nanad, Bahar, and Sohni Bhatiyar. Each track pairs a raga with a composition, including Kaise Manalun Re (Ahir Bhairav), Laita Jaiyo (Alahiya Bilawal), Naina Na Mane Mora (Shuddh Sarang), Aaj Perile Gori (Gauri Basant), and Mharoji Bhulo Na Mane (Sohni Bhatiyar). The selections emphasize Kumar Gandharva’s interpretive approach to raga structures and textual expression.

The album captures Gandharva’s vocal technique, marked by gamak-laden phrasing and improvisational depth. The recordings reflect his engagement with both classical and regional folk traditions, though specific session details—including accompanying artists or recording locations—are not publicly confirmed. The 1997 release serves as one of several posthumous compilations issued after the artist’s death in 1992, preserving his contributions to 20th-century Hindustani music.