Bhairavi

Bhairavi is a live instrumental recording by sitar player Anoushka Shankar. The performance captures a traditional raga presentation in the Bhairavi mode, a foundational melodic framework in Hindustani classical music. Anoushka Shankar performs the piece, adhering to the structured progression of alap, jor, jhala, and gat characteristic of the genre. The recording has a duration of 10 minutes and 27 seconds.

The context does not specify a release year, label, or album association for this recording. Bhairavi, as a raga, is typically performed during the early morning hours but may also appear in other contexts. The piece follows the conventions of the raga, emphasizing its defining notes (swaras) and characteristic phrases (pakads). Anoushka Shankar interprets the raga with improvisational elements while maintaining its traditional structure.

Anoushka Shankar, born in 1981, is a British-Indian sitarist and composer. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, a prominent figure in the global dissemination of Indian classical music. Anoushka Shankar has released multiple albums and performed internationally, contributing to both classical and fusion genres. This recording exemplifies her technical proficiency and adherence to Hindustani classical traditions.