Raga: Jaijaiwanti

Raga: Jaijaiwanti is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian musician Pandit Jasraj. The album features a single, continuous performance of the raga Jaijaiwanti. Jasraj recorded the piece in a traditional khayal style, emphasizing alap, bol alap, and taans. The performance spans 29 minutes and 56 seconds.

The recording does not list a specific release date or label in available sources. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this work is e22b88b0-fe6f-415d-bd33-2ae435157a6f. Jaijaiwanti is a late-night raga associated with the Khamaj thaat, characterized by its blend of shringara (romantic) and karuna (compassionate) rasas. Jasraj employs meend (glides) and gamak (ornamentation) to highlight the raga's emotional depth.

The performance follows the conventional structure of a khayal recital. Jasraj begins with a slow-tempo vilambit khayal in teentaal (16-beat cycle), progressing to a faster-paced drut khayal. The composition includes traditional bandishes (lyrical compositions) in the raga, though specific titles of the bandishes are not documented in available sources. The recording captures Jasraj's signature vocal technique, including his use of sargam (note syllables) and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Pandit Jasraj (1930–2020) was a prominent exponent of the Mewati gharana of Hindustani classical music. His interpretation of Jaijaiwanti reflects the gharana's emphasis on lyrical expression and melodic elaboration. The recording serves as a reference for students and practitioners of Hindustani classical music, demonstrating the raga's structure and emotive potential.