Lalat: Ghatan Lagi Rain

Lalat: Ghatan Lagi Rain is a track performed by Hindustani classical vocalist Kesarbai Kerkar. The composition appears as the opening track (A1) on the 2013 vinyl release titled Kesarbai Kerkar, issued by Canary Records in a 12\" format. The album compiles archival recordings of Kerkar, a prominent exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana known for her khayal and thumri renditions.

The track exemplifies Kerkar’s command over raga-based improvisation, though specific raga or tala details for this recording remain undocumented in available sources. The 2013 release marks a posthumous compilation, as Kerkar passed away in 1977. The vinyl edition targets audiophiles and classical music historians, preserving her vocal technique and interpretive style from mid-20th-century performances.

No additional session musicians, accompanists, or recording dates are verified for this track. The label Canary Records specializes in remastered editions of Indian classical music, though production credits for this release are not publicly detailed. The track title Ghatan Lagi Rain suggests a thumri or semi-classical composition, a genre Kerkar frequently explored alongside khayal.

The 2013 vinyl includes liner notes, but their authorship and content scope are not specified in accessible references. Collectors note the release for its audio fidelity, achieved through remastering techniques applied to original analog sources. Kerkar’s discography spans 78rpm records, private concert recordings, and later compilations, with this Canary Records issue representing one of the few modern vinyl pressings of her work.