Raga: Bairavi

Raga: Bairavi is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian classical musician Pandit Jasraj. The performance presents the morning raga Bairavi in a traditional khayal style. The recording features a single continuous rendition without separate tracks or movements. Jasraj performs the alap, bandish, and taans with accompaniment on tanpura and tabla.

The release date and label for this specific recording are not documented in available sources. The duration of the performance is 4 minutes and 59 seconds. Jasraj employs characteristic ornamentations of Bairavi, including the use of komal re, komal dha, and shuddha ma, while maintaining the raga's devotional and introspective mood.

Pandit Jasraj, born in 1930 in Hisar, Haryana, was a prominent exponent of the Mewati gharana. He received training from his father, Pandit Motiram, and later from his elder brother, Pandit Maniram. Jasraj's interpretations of ragas often emphasized lyrical depth and emotional expression. His contributions to Hindustani classical music include innovations in vocal technique and the popularization of classical forms through performances and disciples.

Bairavi is a fundamental raga in Hindustani classical music, classified under the Kafi thaat. It is traditionally performed in the early morning hours and is associated with themes of devotion and tranquility. The raga's scale includes all seven notes in their komal (flat) and shuddha (natural) forms, with a characteristic ascent and descent pattern that emphasizes the lower and middle octaves.