Mishra Bhairavi Dadra

Mishra Bhairavi Dadra is a Hindustani classical vocal composition performed by Ajoy Chakrabarty. The track features a dadra set in the raga Mishra Bhairavi, a morning raga known for its meditative and introspective character. The performance spans a duration of 7 minutes and 21 seconds.

Chakrabarty presents the composition in the traditional khayal style, emphasizing improvisational alaap and taan expansions. The recording captures his signature vocal phrasing, marked by controlled meend (glissando) and intricate gamak (ornamentation). The rhythmic accompaniment follows the six-beat dadra taal, a cycle commonly paired with lighter classical and semi-classical forms.

The release date and original format of the recording remain undocumented in available sources. No label or album affiliation is confirmed, though the track aligns with Chakrabarty’s broader discography of live and studio renditions from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The composition excludes instrumental solos, focusing solely on vocal delivery with minimal harmonic support, likely from a tanpura and light percussion.

Notable elements include Chakrabarty’s exploration of the lower and middle octaves, a hallmark of his interpretations of Bhairavi-based ragas. The track concludes with a gradual deceleration, adhering to the vilambit (slow) tempo conventions of the genre. No lyricist or composer is credited in accessible records, suggesting the piece may derive from traditional repertoire or Chakrabarty’s own adaptations.