Raga Ramkali

Raga Ramkali is a 2023 studio recording of the Hindustani classical raga Ramkali performed by vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi. The album presents a single uninterrupted rendition spanning 40 minutes and 59 seconds. Mevundi interprets the raga in the khayal style, adhering to the structural conventions of alaap, jor, jhala, and bandish compositions with improvisational elaborations.

The recording captures Mevundi’s vocal technique, characterized by sustained meend (glissando) and intricate taan patterns. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though the format suggests traditional support from tanpura drone and tabla percussion. The release date and label information are not explicitly stated in the provided context, but the work aligns with Mevundi’s broader discography of raga-based albums.

Ramkali belongs to the Kafi thaat and is traditionally performed during the late evening or early night. Mevundi’s rendition emphasizes the raga’s emotive shuddha dhaivat (pure sixth) and komal gandhar (flattened third), central to its melodic identity. The composition includes a vilambit (slow-tempo) and drut (fast-tempo) bandish, though specific lyrical or rhythmic details are not specified in the source material.

The album serves as an example of Mevundi’s approach to the Kirana gharana, balancing technical precision with expressive phrasing. No commercial release metadata, such as catalog numbers or physical formats, is confirmed. The recording’s availability is presumed through digital platforms, consistent with contemporary distribution trends for Indian classical music.