Raga Hamsadhwani - Tera Bhaag Jaagaa, Vilambit Ektala; Lagan Mori Laagi, Drut Teentala; Vataapi Ganapatim Bhajehum, Addha Teentala

Raga Hamsadhwani – Tera Bhaag Jaagaa, Vilambit Ektala; Lagan Mori Laagi, Drut Teentala; Vataapi Ganapatim Bhajehum, Addha Teentala is a live khayal performance by Hindustani classical vocalist Ajoy Chakrabarty. Released in an unspecified year, the recording spans 30 minutes and 5 seconds and presents a structured rendition of Raga Hamsadhwani, a pentatonic raga associated with the late evening or early night.

Chakrabarty begins with an alaap that explores the raga’s melodic contours. The performance transitions into a vilambit (slow-tempo) composition in Ektala (12-beat cycle), titled Tera Bhaag Jaagaa. The composition emphasizes the raga’s characteristic phrases, including the shuddha ni (natural seventh) and komal re (flattened second). Chakrabarty employs bol-taan and sargam to elaborate the melodic development.

The performance accelerates into a drut (fast-tempo) composition in Teentala (16-beat cycle), Lagan Mori Laagi. This section features intricate taans (rapid melodic sequences) and layered rhythmic improvisations. Chakrabarty’s phrasing aligns with the Gwalior gharana tradition while incorporating elements of the Patiala gharana, particularly in the use of gamak (ornamentation) and meend (glissando).

The recording concludes with a tarana-like composition, Vataapi Ganapatim Bhajehum, set to Addha Teentala (a variant of Teentala with a shifted sam). This segment blends devotional lyrics with rhythmic complexity, culminating in a layakari (rhythmic play) section. Accompaniment details remain undocumented, but the performance likely includes tabla and tanpura support, standard for khayal recitals.

The release format and label are not specified in available sources. The recording captures Chakrabarty’s command over taan patterns and raga vistar (expansion), reinforcing his reputation as a leading exponent of the Patiala-Gwalior gayaki. No additional metadata, such as recording location or accompanying artists, is confirmed.