Kedar- Chaartal Ki Sawari, Ban Than Kaha, Sawan Ki Bundaniya

Kedar – Chaartal Ki Sawari, Ban Than Kaha, Sawan Ki Bundaniya is a 2023 Hindustani classical vocal performance by Jayateerth Mevundi. The recording spans 29 minutes and 14 seconds and features renditions in raag Kedar, a late evening melody associated with the Kalyan thaat. Mevundi presents the composition in chaartal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle, followed by exploratory passages in vilambit and drut tempos.

The performance opens with Chaartal Ki Sawari, a traditional bandish (composition) that establishes the raag’s characteristic phrases. Mevundi develops the melody through alaap and taan sequences, emphasizing the gandhar (third note) and nishad (seventh note) as pivotal swaras. The second segment, Ban Than Kaha, introduces lyrical improvisation with textual references to nature and separation themes common in classical poetry. The finale, Sawan Ki Bundaniya, adopts a lighter, rhythmic treatment aligned with the monsoon season’s emotional context in Indian classical tradition.

The recording format and production label remain undocumented in available sources. Mevundi accompanies his vocal with subtle tanpura drone, while percussion support—likely on tabla or pakhawaj—maintains the chaartal framework. The performance adheres to the Khayal style of the Kirana gharana, though Mevundi incorporates elements from the Gwalior and Jaipur-Atrauli traditions in his phrasing and ornamentation.

Notable tracks within the recording include the opening bandish in chaartal, a mid-section jhala with rapid taan patterns, and the concluding Sawan Ki Bundaniya, which blends sargam (solfège) with lyrical delivery. The work exemplifies Mevundi’s approach to raag exposition, balancing structural rigor with expressive spontaneity. Further details on the recording session, accompanying artists, or release medium are not publicly confirmed.