Hindustani Classical Vocal

by Shruti Sadolikar, Sulochana Brahaspati, Girija Devi

Overview

The three-CD set Hindustani Classical Vocal features three prominent north Indian vocalists: Sulochana Brahaspati, Girija Devi, and Shruti Sadolikar. Each one of the set's CDs is dedicated to one of these particular Hindustani divas. On disc number one, Sulochana Brahaspati presents "Raga Bilaskhani Todi" and "Raga Mishra Bhairavi." Accompanied by the legendary Sultan Khan on sarangi (lute) and the tabla player's tabla player Anindo Chatterjee, Sulochana Brahaspati performs "Mishra Bhairavi" with rhythmic sophistication and "Bilaskhani Todi" with solemnity and sobriety. The second disc features a relative newcomer in the khyal style of singing, Shruti Sdolikar, accompanied by Anand Krishna Kunte on sarangi, Uma Mehta, Kamaljit Kaur on tamburas, and -- once again -- the highly respected Anindo Chatterjee on tabla. Shruti Sdolikar and her ensemble deftly recite the late morning "Raga Miyan-ki-Todi," the seven-beat morning "Raga Bibhas," and what may be the most popular raga, "Raga Bhairavi." The third and final disc in this set features the eminent vocalist Girija Devi. Backing Devi up is the widely known Ramesh Misra on sarangi, the charismatic Subhen Chatterjee on tabla, and Sudha Datta on tambura. Devi and her group perform three ragas: the nocturnal "Maru Bihag," "Desh," and the religio-erotic "Pilu." The final cut on the disc is not a raga, strictly speaking. Rather, Devi's fourth piece is performed in the dandra style of light classical music. Though no CD set could ever do complete justice to the variety and richness that exists in the Hindustani vocal scene, this CD set comes pretty close. With stellar performances by Sulochana Brahaspati, Girija Devi, and Shruti Sadolikar, Hindustani Classical Vocal should be heard by Indian music experts and neophytes alike. ~ John Vallier

Product Details

Release Date:	08/15/2000
Label:	Nimbus
UPC:	0710357174025
Rank:	169736

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Tohe Sada Niharun
2. Damaru Naad
3. Sajan More Aaye
4. Ai Najaaron Di Baharaan

Disc 2

5. Baju Re Muhammad Shah
6. Langara Kankariya Ji Na Maro
7. He Shyam, Shayam
8. Baju Band Khul Khul Jan

Disc 3

9. Rasia Ho Na Jana
10. Palaka Na Lagi Mori Ankhiyan
11. Bhul Jao Sanda Dukh Ve
12. Be Dardi Balam
13. Diwana Kiye Shyam

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sulochana Brahaspati   Primary Artist,Vocals
Shruti Sadolikar   Primary Artist,Vocals
Girija Devi   Primary Artist,Vocals
Sultan Khan   Sarangui
Ramesh Mishra   Sarangui
Sudha Datta   Tamboura
Anand Kunte   Sarangui
Anindo Chatterjee   Tabla
Kamaljit Kaur   Tamboura
Uma Mehta   Tamboura

Technical Credits

Robin Broadbank   Producer,Engineer