Raga - Khamaj Bahar

Raga – Khamaj Bahar is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian classical musician Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a rendition of the raga Khamaj Bahar, a variant of the Khamaj thaat. Jasraj recorded the piece in a live or studio setting, though the exact release date remains unconfirmed. The duration of the recording is 10 minutes and 21 seconds.

Pandit Jasraj, a prominent exponent of the Mewati gharana, structures the performance in the traditional alap, jor, and jhala format, followed by a bandish in a medium-tempo teental. The recording showcases his signature use of meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation), characteristic of the Mewati style. The raga Khamaj Bahar incorporates elements of both Khamaj and Bahar, creating a melodic framework that emphasizes the shadja (tonic) and pancham (fifth) notes.

The label or distributor of the recording is not documented in available sources. The piece does not include instrumental accompaniment beyond the traditional tanpura and tabla, which enter during the bandish section. Jasraj’s interpretation adheres to the conventions of khayal gayaki, with improvisational passages that explore the raga’s ascending (aroh) and descending (avroh) scales.

Notable features of the performance include extended taans (fast melodic runs) and bol-baant (rhythmic phrasing) in the latter half. The recording serves as an example of Jasraj’s ability to blend technical precision with emotive expression, a hallmark of his artistic approach. Further details about the release context, such as the album or compilation in which it appears, are not specified in available references.