Raga Hameer: Ha Mian Mendere Yaar - Drut Ek Taal

Raga Hameer: Ha Mian Mendere Yaar – Drut Ek Taal is a khayal performance recorded by vocalist Jagdish Prasad as the fourth track on the 1995 studio album Laaj Rakho Mori. The composition spans 9 minutes and 32 seconds and adheres to the Hameer raga, a rare and complex melodic framework associated with the Kafi thaat. Prasad renders the piece in Drut Ek Taal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle executed at an accelerated tempo.

The album Laaj Rakho Mori was released on May 15, 1995 under the Venus Records & Tapes label. The primary format for distribution was compact disc (CD), though cassette versions also circulated in regional markets. The recording captures Prasad’s interpretation of traditional Dhrupad-ang and khayal styles, with accompaniment details unspecified in available sources. The tracklist emphasizes lesser-performed ragas, positioning Hameer as a centerpiece of the collection.

Jagdish Prasad (1936–2005) was a practitioner of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, known for his adherence to classical structures while incorporating folk inflections from Rajasthan. His rendition of Ha Mian Mendere Yaar exemplifies the gharana’s emphasis on bol-banaav (textual ornamentation) and layered taan patterns. The album received limited commercial promotion but remains a reference for students of Hameer due to its technical execution.

No additional session musicians, producers, or recording locations are documented for this track. The liner notes of Laaj Rakho Mori focus on Prasad’s vocal techniques, omitting instrumental credits or production specifics. The CD release included eight tracks, with Hameer as the sole representation of its raga on the album.