Raga: Bhoopali Tarana - Teentaal

\"Raga: Bhoopali Tarana – Teentaal\" is a 1970s recording of khayal and tarana in Raga Bhoopali performed by vocalist Kishori Amonkar. The composition adheres to the teentaal rhythmic cycle of 16 beats, a staple in North Indian classical music. The track spans 16 minutes and 12 seconds.

Amonkar presents the alaap, jod, and jhala sections with characteristic improvisational depth, followed by a tarana that employs syllabic patterns (bol-taan) typical of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. The recording captures her command of meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation), hallmarks of her interpretive style. Accompaniment details remain undocumented, but the format suggests traditional support from tanpura and tabla.

The release format and label are unverified in available sources. The track title indicates a focus on Raga Bhoopali, a pentatonic raag associated with late evening performances. Amonkar’s rendition aligns with her broader repertoire, which often explored lesser-elaborated ragas with rigorous structural discipline.

Notable aspects include the tarana’s rhythmic interplay in teentaal, where Amonkar’s phrasing synchronizes with the theka (basic drum pattern) while retaining melodic fluidity. The recording period coincides with her mid-career phase, during which she refined her approach to khayal and tarana forms. Further metadata, such as the exact release year or live/concert context, is not confirmed in public records.