Aye Syam Mose Khelan - Hori Khamaj

Kesarbai Kerkar performed Aye Syam Mose Khelan in the Hori Khamaj raga. The track appears as the fourteenth entry on the compilation album Golden Milestones. RPG released the album on CD in August 2003.

The recording captures Kerkar’s interpretation of the Hori Khamaj composition, a semi-classical form associated with the thumri tradition. The album compiles archival and studio recordings of Kerkar’s work, though specific session details for this track remain undocumented. The label RPG produced the release as part of a series dedicated to preserving classical and semi-classical vocal performances from the 20th century.

Kerkar established her reputation as a leading exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, known for its intricate taan patterns and emotive delivery. Aye Syam Mose Khelan exemplifies her command of lyrical phrasing and rhythmic improvisation within the Hori framework. The track duration falls within the typical range for thumri compositions, though exact timing is not specified in available sources.

The album Golden Milestones features a curated selection of Kerkar’s recordings, spanning multiple ragas and forms. The 2003 release followed posthumous compilations aimed at introducing her work to later generations. No additional musicians or accompanists are credited for this specific track in the provided context.