Tap Khayal - Raga Yaman - Jham Jham Ke Walani - Tal Sitarkhani

Girija Devi
Girija Devi released Tap Khayal – Raga Yaman in 1979, featuring her Banaras gharana style with 16-beat Sitarkhani rhythm on His Master’s Voice vinyl.
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About Tap Khayal - Raga Yaman - Jham Jham Ke Walani - Tal Sitarkhani

\"Tap Khayal – Raga Yaman – Jham Jham Ke Walani – Tal Sitarkhani\" is a Hindustani classical vocal composition performed by Girija Devi. The track appears as side B1 on a 12\" vinyl record titled Hindustani Classical Vocal, released in 1979 under the label His Master’s Voice.

The recording showcases Devi’s interpretation of the khayal form in Raga Yaman, a prominent raga in the Hindustani tradition. The composition follows the tal Sitarkhani, a rhythmic cycle of 16 beats. The track title references the opening phrase \"Jham Jham Ke Walani\", a lyrical motif characteristic of the bandish (fixed composition) in this performance.

Girija Devi’s rendition reflects her signature style within the Banaras gharana, known for its emphasis on lyrical clarity and intricate taan (melodic improvisation) patterns. The vinyl release captures a live or studio recording, though specific session details remain undocumented. The album serves as one of many archival recordings preserving Devi’s contributions to 20th-century Hindustani vocal music.

No additional tracklist, accompanying artists, or reissue information is confirmed from the provided context. The original pressing by His Master’s Voice circulated primarily in India, aligning with the label’s historical role in distributing classical Indian music during the late 1970s.