Raga Ahir Bhairav

Raga Ahir Bhairav is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian classical musician Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a rendition of the morning raga Ahir Bhairav, a derivative of the Bhairav thaat. Jasraj recorded this piece in a traditional khayal format, emphasizing alap, bol alap, and taans. The release date and label for this specific recording are not documented in available sources.

The track has a duration of 27 minutes and 39 seconds. Ahir Bhairav combines elements of Bhairav and Kafi, creating a melodic structure that includes both serious and devotional moods. Jasraj employs meend (glides) and gamak (ornamentations) to highlight the raga's characteristic phrases, particularly the use of komal (flat) Re and Dha alongside shuddha (natural) Ma. The composition adheres to the raga's prescribed aroha (ascent) and avaroha (descent) patterns.

Notable features of this performance include Jasraj's exploration of the lower and middle octaves during the alap section, followed by a gradual progression into faster rhythmic patterns in the drut (fast) khayal. The accompaniment typically includes a tanpura for drone support and a tabla for rhythmic cycles, though specific instrumentalists for this recording are not identified. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this track is cbcba04b-023b-40e0-a5e8-04260ad3efdd.