Baje Jhananana - Raga Jounpuri - Bilampat Teental, Chhum Chhana Nana Bichhuva Raga Jounpuri - Drut - Teen Taal

Baje Jhananana – Raga Jounpuri is a classical vocal performance by Kishori Amonkar, a prominent exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana in Hindustani classical music. The recording features two compositions in Raga Jounpuri, a raga associated with late evening performances and characterized by its use of komal re (flat second) and komal dha (flat sixth).

Amonkar presents the first composition in Bilampat Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle, followed by a drut (fast-tempo) rendition in Teen Taal, a 16-beat cycle commonly used in khyal performances. The lyrics of the first bandish begin with Baje Jhananana, while the second composition opens with Chhum Chhana Nana Bichhuva. Both pieces showcase Amonkar’s signature approach to raga elaboration, emphasizing intricate taan patterns and nuanced phrasing.

The release format and label remain undocumented in available sources. The recording date is also unspecified, though Amonkar’s active period spanned from the 1950s to the early 2010s. The performance exemplifies her mastery of khyal singing, particularly in the exploration of Raga Jounpuri’s emotional depth through slow, meditative alap and progressively complex taans.

Notable aspects of the rendition include Amonkar’s use of sargam (solfège) and akara (vocalization) to highlight the raga’s structure, as well as her improvisational treatment of the madhyam (fourth note) as a focal point. The accompaniment details, such as tabla or harmonium artists, are not verified in the provided context.