Raga - Miyan Malhar: Karim Naam Tero Vilambit Teen-Taal

\"Raga – Miyan Malhar: Karim Naam Tero (Vilambit Teen-Taal)\" is a classical khayal performance by vocalist Kishori Amonkar, rendered in the raga Miyan Malhar. The recording captures a slow-tempo (vilambit) composition set to Teen-Taal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. Amonkar’s interpretation emphasizes the raga’s evocative phrasing, characteristic of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana to which she belonged.

The performance centers on the devotional text \"Karim Naam Tero\", a traditional invocation in Hindustani classical music. The recording date and original release format remain undocumented in widely accessible sources, though the work appears in later compilations and archival collections. No commercial label is consistently attributed to this specific rendition, suggesting possible origins in live concert recordings or private archives.

Amonkar’s treatment of Miyan Malhar adheres to the raga’s structural demands, including the use of komal nishad (flattened seventh) and shuddha dhaivat (natural sixth) in descent. The performance likely includes improvisational elements such as alap and tan patterns, though detailed track segmentation is not publicly verified. The composition’s lyrical theme aligns with the raga’s traditional association with monsoon imagery and devotional intensity.

Kishori Amonkar (1931–2017) was a prominent exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, known for her rigorous adherence to classical forms and innovative melodic explorations. This recording exemplifies her command over raga Miyan Malhar, a staple of the Hindustani repertoire. Further metadata, including accompanying artists or precise recording venue, is not confirmed in available references.