Raag Bageshri Kanada.mp3

Raag Bageshri Kanada.mp3 is a recorded performance of the Hindustani classical raga Bageshri Kanada by vocalist Jasraj. The recording captures a live or studio rendition of the raga in its traditional form. Jasraj presents the raga through alap, jor, jhala, and bandish sections, adhering to the conventions of the Mewati gharana, of which he was a prominent exponent.

The performance spans 28 minutes and 32 seconds. The primary format of the recording is an MP3 audio file. The release year and label for this specific recording are not publicly documented in available sources. Bageshri Kanada is a compound raga that blends elements of Bageshri and Kanada, characterized by its somber yet melodic mood. It typically employs the notes Sa, Ga (komal), Ma, Pa, Dha (komal), and Ni (komal) in the ascent and descent, with specific ornamentations and phrasings that distinguish it from its parent ragas.

Jasraj, born on January 28, 1930, in Hisar, Haryana, was a leading figure in Hindustani classical music. He received training from his father, Motiram, and later from other maestros of the Mewati gharana. Jasraj's style emphasized emotional depth, precise intonation, and intricate taans. His interpretations of ragas, including Bageshri Kanada, are noted for their clarity and adherence to gharana traditions while incorporating individual artistic expression.

The recording does not include additional instrumental accompaniment details, such as the presence of a tanpura, tabla, or harmonium. The track is part of a broader body of Jasraj's work, which includes numerous performances and commercial releases spanning several decades. His contributions to Hindustani classical music earned him national and international recognition, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.