Raga Kedar

Raga Kedar is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian musician Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a rendition of the late evening raga Kedar, a pentatonic scale with the notes Sa, Ga, Ma, Pa, and Ni in its ascent and descent. Jasraj recorded this piece in a live or studio setting, though the exact date remains unconfirmed. The track has a duration of 15 minutes and 11 seconds.

Pandit Jasraj presents the raga in the traditional khayal style, beginning with an alap that establishes the melodic framework. He progresses to a vilambit (slow) composition in Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle, followed by a drut (fast) composition in the same taal. The performance includes improvisational segments such as taans (rapid melodic phrases) and sargam (solfege-based elaborations), characteristic of khayal gayaki. The recording does not specify a label or release year.

The track showcases Jasraj’s signature vocal techniques, including meend (glissando), gamak (ornamentation), and intricate rhythmic play. Raga Kedar is associated with devotion and is often performed during the second prahar (time unit) of the night. The recording captures the raga’s serene yet majestic mood, adhering to its traditional structure while allowing for creative exploration.