Raga: Dhanashri Khayal

Raga: Dhanashri Khayal is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a khayal composition in Raga Dhanashri, a raga associated with the Kafi thaat. Jasraj recorded this piece in a live or studio setting, though the exact date and venue remain unconfirmed in available sources. The track has a duration of 4 minutes and 54 seconds.

Pandit Jasraj, a renowned exponent of the Mewati gharana, delivers the khayal in his signature style, emphasizing intricate taans, gamak, and melodic elaboration. The composition follows the traditional structure of a vilambit (slow) or madhya laya (medium tempo) khayal, though the specific tempo is not documented. Raga Dhanashri is characterized by its use of the komal (flat) Gandhar and Shuddha (natural) Nishad, along with a distinct ascent (aroh) and descent (avroh) pattern: Sa Ga Ma Pa Ni Sa' and Sa' Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa.

The recording does not list a specific label or release year in publicly available references. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this track is 8a8e2539-d866-4ce2-92c7-f8320693d07b. The performance likely includes an alap (unmetered introduction), followed by the bandish (composition) and improvisational sections such as bol alap, sargam, and taans. Accompaniment details, including instruments like the tabla and tanpura, are not specified.

Jasraj’s interpretation of Raga Dhanashri adheres to the raga’s prescribed rules while incorporating his individual artistic expression. The track serves as an example of khayal gayaki, a form that prioritizes melodic development and emotional depth. No additional metadata, such as lyricists or co-performers, is available for this recording.