Yaman

Yaman (Bhimsen Joshi recording, 1994) is a khayal performance in Raga Yaman by Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. The track appears as the second composition on the album A Rare Treat, released on CD by The Gramophone Company of India Limited in 1994.

The recording spans 8 minutes and 17 seconds and showcases Joshi’s interpretation of the raga, a staple of the Hindustani tradition. The album compiles live and studio performances, though specific session details for this track remain undocumented. The Gramophone Company of India Limited, a subsidiary of EMI, produced the release as part of its classical music catalog during the 1990s.

Joshi renders the composition in the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections typical of khayal, accompanied by traditional instrumental support. The album liner notes do not specify the accompanying artists for this track, nor do they provide the tala (rhythmic cycle) used. The recording captures Joshi’s mature style, characterized by deep tonal control and intricate taan (melodic improvisations).

A Rare Treat positions this track alongside other ragas performed by Joshi, targeting audiences of Hindustani classical music. The album received distribution primarily in India, with later reissues possible through digital platforms. No commercial singles or alternate versions of this specific recording have been confirmed.