Raga Jaijaiwanti

Raga Jaijaiwanti (Bhimsen Joshi, 1991) appears as the third track on the album The Multifaceted, released on CD by The Gramophone Company of India Limited. The composition spans 6 minutes and 29 seconds and showcases Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s interpretation of the raga within the Khayal tradition of Hindustani classical music.

The album The Multifaceted emerged in 1991 as part of Joshi’s discography under the label’s classical series. The recording captures Joshi’s vocal rendition of Raga Jaijaiwanti, a raga associated with the late evening or early night raag repertoire. The track exemplifies his signature gayaki (vocal style), characterized by intricate taan patterns and emotive phrasing. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in the provided context, though traditional Hindustani performances of this era typically included tabla and harmonium support.

Raga Jaijaiwanti belongs to the Khamaj thaat and employs a mix of shuddha (natural) and komal (flattened) notes, with ga (third) and ni (seventh) often rendered in their komal forms. Joshi’s treatment of the raga adheres to its conventional chalan (melodic movement) while incorporating his improvisational techniques. The 1991 release reflects his mature artistic phase, following decades of performances that established him as a leading exponent of the Kirana gharana.

The Gramophone Company of India Limited produced the album in CD format, marking a transition from vinyl and cassette releases prevalent in earlier decades. No additional production credits, session musicians, or alternate takes are specified in the available information. The track remains a reference recording for students and connoisseurs of Joshi’s work and the raga’s structural nuances.