About Shraddhanjali: Jagdish Prasad
Shraddhanjali: Jagdish Prasad is a 2011 studio album by Indian classical vocalist Jagdish Prasad. The release marks a posthumous tribute to the artist, featuring six recordings of khyal, thumri and raga-based compositions. Saregama issued the album on compact disc in 2011 under its classical music catalog.
The album opens with Raga Bhageshri, a late-evening raga rendered in the khyal style. Prasad interprets the raga with alap, jor and jhala sections followed by a vilambit and drut bandish. Raga Gujri Todi follows, showcasing the artist’s treatment of the complex Todi ang with extended aakar taans and bol-taans. The third track presents a Thumri in Bhairavi, a semi-classical form where Prasad employs bol-banao and sargam patterns to emphasize emotional phrasing.
The second half begins with Raga Vachaspati, a rare raga from the Kafi thaat performed in madhyalaya. Prasad’s rendition includes a detailed alap and a composition set to teentaal. The album then shifts to lighter forms with Thumri in Des and Thumri in Pahadi, both highlighting his ability to blend lyrical expression with rhythmic flexibility. The Pahadi thumri concludes the release with a folk-inflected melody.
Production details for Shraddhanjali remain undocumented beyond its 2011 release date and Saregama’s involvement. The album’s liner notes or session musicians are not publicly verified. The track sequence and raga selections reflect Prasad’s repertoire from his later performances, though specific recording dates and locations are unconfirmed.
The release serves as a documented collection of Prasad’s vocal work, preserving his contributions to the Banaras gharana. Saregama’s catalog lists the album under its classical archives, but circulation details beyond the initial CD pressings are not available.