Raga Mishra Ghara

Raga Mishra Ghara is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Shruti Sadolikar. The performance was released in 1995. The primary format is an audio album. The recording belongs to the khayal genre, featuring a blend of traditional and experimental approaches to raga exposition.

Shruti Sadolikar performs the raga in a slow-tempo alap, followed by a vilambit (slow) khayal composition in Teental (16-beat cycle). The track progresses into a drut (fast) khayal in the same taal, showcasing intricate taans and bol-bant patterns. The raga incorporates elements of multiple parent scales, including Kafi, Bhairav, and Malkauns, creating a hybrid melodic structure characteristic of Mishra (mixed) ragas.

The duration of the recording is 15 minutes and 6 seconds. The label for the release is not specified in available sources. The performance highlights Sadolikar’s use of meend (glissando), gamak (ornamentation), and sargam (solfege) to elaborate the raga’s mood and complexity.

Shruti Sadolikar, a disciple of the Kirana gharana, trained under her father, Wamanrao Sadolikar, and later under Kishori Amonkar. She is recognized for her contributions to khayal and thumri traditions, as well as her work in music education and preservation. The recording does not include accompanying instrumental details or additional performers.