Thumri Bhairavi

Girija Devi performed the Thumri Bhairavi as the eighth track on her 2011 compilation album The Genius of Girija Devi. Saregama released the album on CD. The recording spans 6 minutes and 52 seconds.

The album compiles selections from Devi’s career in the Banaras gharana of Hindustani classical music. Devi established her reputation through thumri, dadra, and kajri performances, often set in raga Bhairavi. The track exemplifies her vocal control and improvisational phrasing within the semi-classical form. No additional musicians or accompanists receive credit in the available context.

The Genius of Girija Devi serves as a posthumous anthology following Devi’s death in 2017. Saregama curated the release to highlight her contributions to light classical genres. The label did not specify the original recording date or session details for the included tracks. The compilation targets audiences familiar with North Indian vocal traditions and Devi’s interpretive style.