Raga Rageshri - Khayal 'Saban Sukh Deho'
About Raga Rageshri - Khayal 'Saban Sukh Deho'
\"Raga Rageshri – Khayal 'Saban Sukh Deho'\" is a live recording of a khayal performance in the raga Rageshri by Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakrabarty. Released as a standalone track, the performance spans 32 minutes and 18 seconds. The composition follows the khayal form, a genre within Hindustani classical music characterized by improvisational elaboration (alap), rhythmic development (jor and jhala), and structured melodic phrases (bandish).
Chakrabarty renders the bandish \"Saban Sukh Deho\" in vilambit ektaal (slow 12-beat cycle) and progresses to a faster tempo in drut teentaal (16-beat cycle). The recording captures her interpretation of Rageshri, a late-evening raga associated with the Kafi thaat (modal framework). The performance includes traditional ornamental techniques such as meend (glissando), gamak (oscillation), and taan (rapid melodic runs).
The track features accompaniment by unidentified instrumentalists on tabla and harmonium, though specific session details remain undocumented. The recording format and production label are not publicly confirmed. Chakrabarty’s rendition aligns with the Patiala gharana style, emphasizing robust vocal delivery and intricate layakari (rhythmic play).
Contextual information about the performance venue, recording date, or album affiliation is unavailable. The track circulates primarily through digital platforms and classical music archives, often referenced in discussions of Chakrabarty’s contributions to modern Hindustani vocal tradition.