Rehna Nahin Des Birana Hai

Rehna Nahin Des Birana Hai is a rendition of a khayal in raag Bageshri performed by vocalist Kishori Amonkar. The recording spans 14 minutes and 52 seconds. Amonkar presents the composition in the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections, adhering to the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style she represented. The track captures her signature improvisational taan patterns and intricate sargam explorations.

The performance date and original release details remain undocumented in widely accessible sources. The recording circulates primarily in live concert archives and compilations dedicated to Amonkar’s work. No commercial label association is confirmed for this specific rendition. The composition Rehna Nahin Des Birana Hai originates from traditional bandish (lyrical framework) texts, though Amonkar’s interpretation introduces distinctive melodic and rhythmic embellishments.

Notable elements include Amonkar’s use of meend (gliding notes) in the antar (second stanza) and her development of the sam (rhythmic cycle climax) in teentaal (16-beat cycle). Accompaniment details, if any, are not specified in available records. The track exemplifies her late-career approach to raag Bageshri, characterized by restrained emotional intensity and precise shruti (microtonal) control.

Kishori Amonkar (1932–2017) recorded extensively for labels such as HMV and Music Today, but this particular performance’s release context is unclear. The rendition aligns with her broader discography of khayal recitals, which often featured rare or lesser-performed raags. No official album or compilation title is linked to this track in public documentation.