Raga Bhairavi: Thumri / Dhun in Keharwa Tal
About Raga Bhairavi: Thumri / Dhun in Keharwa Tal
Raga Bhairavi: Thumri / Dhun in Keharwa Tal is a track from the 1992 collaborative album by sitarist Debashish Bhattacharya and tabla player Samir Chatterjee. The album carries the self-titled name Debashis Bhattacharya & Samir Chatterjee and was released under the India Archive Music label in CD format.
The track occupies the second position on the album and spans a duration of 9 minutes and 5 seconds. It features a rendition of Raga Bhairavi, structured as a thumri and dhun set in Keharwa Tal, a rhythmic cycle of eight beats. Bhattacharya performs on the sitar, while Chatterjee accompanies on the tabla. The composition reflects the improvisational and melodic traditions of North Indian classical music, with the thumri form emphasizing lyrical expression and the dhun incorporating lighter, folk-inspired motifs.
The album release date is documented as 1992, though specific month or day details remain unconfirmed in available sources. India Archive Music, the label, specializes in archival and contemporary recordings of Indian classical music. Further contextual information about the recording sessions, production personnel, or additional contributing artists is not provided in the referenced material.