Raga Bhairavi

Raga Bhairavi refers to a 1960s recording by Kumar Gandharva that presents a khayal performance in the eponymous raga. Kumar Gandharva rendered the composition in the Hindustani classical tradition. The track spans 10 minutes and 35 seconds. The recording format and label remain undocumented in available sources.

The performance adheres to the structural conventions of khayal, featuring an alaap followed by a composed bandish with improvisational elaborations. Kumar Gandharva employed his signature approach to raga interpretation, emphasizing lyrical phrasing and microtonal inflections characteristic of the Bhairavi thaat. The recording captures his vocal technique, marked by controlled gamaks and a restrained use of taans.

Contextual details about the accompanying artists, recording location, or release date beyond the 1960s decade are not verified. The track title and specific bandish text also remain unconfirmed in public records. Kumar Gandharva’s rendition of Raga Bhairavi aligns with his broader repertoire, which often explored lesser-performed ragas and folk-influenced classical forms.

Notable aspects of the recording include the artist’s treatment of the komal re and komal dha, central to Bhairavi’s melodic identity. The performance concludes with a gradual descent to the lower octave, a hallmark of Gandharva’s stylistic closure. No commercial reissues or digital remasters of this specific recording are documented as of the latest available information.