Mora Re - Raga: Vibhas

Mora Re is a khayal composition in Raga Vibhas performed by Kesarbai Kerkar, a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. The track appears as the second entry on the compilation album Golden Milestones, released on August 2003 by RPG in CD format.

The recording showcases Kerkar’s interpretation of Raga Vibhas, a raga associated with the late evening or early night (sandhi prakash time). The composition follows the khayal style, characterized by elaborate melodic improvisations (alaap, bol-banaav, and taans) within the framework of the raga’s ascending and descending scales. Kerkar’s rendition emphasizes the gharana’s signature phrasing, marked by intricate gamaks (ornamentations) and a balanced treatment of the madhya and taar saptak (middle and high octaves).

The album Golden Milestones compiles archival and studio recordings of Kerkar’s performances, curated to highlight her contributions to Hindustani classical music. The label RPG produced the release as part of a series dedicated to preserving legacy recordings of 20th-century Indian classical artists. Specific session details for Mora Re, including accompanying artists or recording date, remain undocumented in available sources.

Kesarbai Kerkar (1892–1977) received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1953) and the Padma Bhushan (1969) for her role in shaping the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition. Her discography includes rare 78 RPM recordings and later reissues, with Golden Milestones serving as one of the posthumous compilations to introduce her work to contemporary audiences.