Kukubh Bilawal: Devi Durge

Kesarbai Kerkar (1892–1977) was a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Her 1950s recording of Kukubh Bilawal: Devi Durge was reissued on the 2013 compilation album Kesarbai Kerkar by Canary Records. The release appeared on January 2013 as a 12\" vinyl record.

The track Kukubh Bilawal: Devi Durge occupies the B2 position on the vinyl. Kerkar performs the composition in raga Kukubh Bilawal, a variant of Bilawal thaat, with devotional lyrics addressed to the goddess Durga. The recording exemplifies her signature vocal control, taan phrasing, and adherence to the khayal tradition of the Jaipur school. The album compiles archival material from her mid-20th-century sessions, though the exact original recording date of this track remains undocumented in the 2013 liner notes.

Canary Records produced the vinyl with analog mastering, preserving the tonal qualities of Kerkar’s voice. The release includes no additional accompaniment credits or session details. The label’s reissue program focuses on rare Indian classical recordings, and this album forms part of its series on pre-1960s Hindustani vocalists. No alternate takes or extended versions of Devi Durge appear on the record.