Khyal : Sajani Jaye Base Kawana Nagarwa - Raga Amba Manohari

Khyal: Sajani Jaye Base Kawana Nagarwa – Raga Amba Manohari is a classical khyal performance by Indian vocalist Parveen Sultana. Released in an unspecified year, the recording presents a rendition in Raga Amba Manohari, a rare and melodically intricate raga associated with the Patiala gharana. The composition follows the traditional vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) khyal structure, accompanied by tabla and tanpura.

Parveen Sultana interprets the bandish (composition) Sajani Jaye Base Kawana Nagarwa, a poetic text that explores themes of longing and separation. The performance spans 10 minutes and 28 seconds, showcasing her command of taan (melodic improvisation), meend (glissando), and gamak (ornamentation). The recording format and label remain undocumented in available sources. The accompanists’ names are not specified in the provided context.

The raga’s scale features a shuddha ni (pure seventh) in ascent and a komal ni (flattened seventh) in descent, with ga (third) and dha (sixth) as prominent vadi and samvadi (sonant and consonant notes). Sultana’s rendition adheres to the gharana’s emphasis on bol-banao (lyrical phrasing) and layakari (rhythmic play). The track exemplifies her contributions to preserving and innovating within the Patiala khyal tradition.

Further details about the album, live performance context, or original release medium are not confirmed. The work stands as a representative example of Sultana’s repertoire, which spans Hindustani classical vocal music from the late 20th century to the present.