Raga Jaijavanti (composition in Slow Teental)

Purbayan Chatterjee
17:11
Purbayan Chatterjee and Kumar Bose recorded Raga Jaijavanti in Hindustani classical style in an unspecified year. The 17-minute sitar and tabla performance features slow Teental and blends melancholic
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About Raga Jaijavanti (composition in Slow Teental)

"Raga Jaijavanti (composition in Slow Teental)" is a Hindustani classical music recording featuring sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee and tabla player Kumar Bose. The performance was released in an unspecified year. The primary format of the recording is audio, though the exact medium (digital, CD, or vinyl) remains undocumented. The track has a duration of 17 minutes and 11 seconds.

Purbayan Chatterjee performs the sitar, presenting Raga Jaijavanti in a slow Teental (a 16-beat rhythmic cycle). Kumar Bose accompanies on the tabla, providing rhythmic support and improvisational interplay. Raga Jaijavanti is a late-night raga that blends elements of Khamaj and Asavari thaat, characterized by its melancholic yet serene mood. The composition follows the traditional structure of a vilambit (slow) khayal or instrumental alap, jor, and jhala, though specific sections are not detailed in available sources.

The recording does not list a label or production company. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this track is 6dbd837a-4066-4251-bb4a-5f3abad8ac73. Notable features include the interplay between the sitar and tabla, with Chatterjee exploring the raga’s melodic contours and Bose contributing rhythmic variations within the Teental framework. The performance adheres to the conventions of Hindustani classical music, emphasizing improvisation and emotional expression.

Further details about the release date, recording location, or additional personnel are not available in public records.