About the Raga
Raga Bhairavi is one of the most important and widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Traditionally associated with the morning, it is also frequently heard as the concluding raga of a concert. Its characteristic use of the four komal swaras—Re, Ga, Dha and Ni—gives Bhairavi its distinctive expressive and deeply emotive character.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Raga | Bhairavi |
| Thaat | Bhairavi |
| Jati | Sampurna–Sampurna |
| Aroha | S r g M P d n S′ |
| Avaroha | S′ n d P M g r S |
| Vadi | Ma |
| Samvadi | Sa |
| Komal Swaras | Re, Ga, Dha, Ni |
| Time | Morning |
| Tradition | Dhrupad |
In actual performance, Bhairavi is quite flexible and can use shuddha swaras as vivadi/occasional notes, particularly in lighter treatments.
Artist: Dagar Brothers
Form: Dhrupad
Tradition: Dagar Bani
About the Recording
This rendering of Raga Bhairavi forms part of the Dagar Brothers collection and presents the raga through the spacious and contemplative approach of the Dhrupad tradition.
About the Artist
The Dagar Brothers represent one of the most important lineages of twentieth-century Dhrupad. The Dagar tradition is particularly noted for its unhurried development of the raga, vocal depth and attention to subtle melodic detail.
Leave a Reply