Raag Kafi
Swar Notations
Swaras | Gandhar and Nishad Komal. Rest all Shuddha Swaras. |
Jati | Sampurna-Sampurna |
Thaat | Kafi |
Vadi/Samvadi | Pancham/Shadj |
Time | (9 PM - 12 Night): 2nd Prahar of the Night: Ratri ka Dwitiya Prahar |
Vishranti Sthan | S P - S' P R |
Mukhya-Ang | g R ; m P ; m P D P ; D n S' ; n D P ; S R m P ; D m P g R ; |
Aaroh-Avroh | S R g m P D n S' - S' n D P m g R S |
Raag Description: This is also referred to as the Bhairavi of night. Both Shuddha Nishad & Gandhar are occasionally used. The atmosphere created is most suitable for both types of Shringar (Separation & Union) and hence many Thumri & Hori compositions are sung in this Raag. The following illustrations are very helpful in heightening the impact of this sweet melody:
DP mP mP g R ; Rg mP Rg R ; n D P m g R ; n D ; m P D n P D S' ; S' n D P M P D P g R ; P m g R m g R S;
Listen to Raag Kafi: Following bandishen are taken from the book "Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen Vol I" written by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. The book contains 389 Bandishen from 31 Raags and an Audio CD. To buy the book, please contact us. All bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.
1 | Bada Khyal - Sadra: Mori Binti Maan Le Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
2 | Jhoola: Jhulat Nand Kishor Gopi Sang Taal: Trital Madhya Lay Theme: Shri Krishna - Jhoola | |
3 | Thumri: Tanarang Maanat Nahi Re Taal: Chanchar Madhya Lay Theme: Roothna Manana | |
4 | Hori: Khelat Aaj Mose Hori Taal: Trital Madhya Lay Theme: Shri Krishna - Hori | |
5 | Hori: Murli Mukh Par Biraje Taal: Ektal Drut Theme: Shri Krishna - Hori | |
6 | Hori: Ab Kaisi Dhoom Machai Re Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Krishna - Hori | |
7 | Chota Khyal: Madhu Bansuri Neeki Bajayi Taal: Trital Madhya Lay Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta | |
8 | Chota Khyal: Nithuwa Mane Nahi Aaj Sakhi Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
9 | Chota Khyal: Phooli Raat Rani Madbhari Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Night Time | |
10 | Chota Khyal: Chaai Hai Manjari Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Spring Season | |
11 | Chota Khyal: Guman Kare Gori Brikhbhan Kishori Radha Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Radha | |
12 | Chota Khyal: Man Mohan Hamsan Bol Bol Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta | |
13 | Sargam: Ga Re Ni Sa Re Ga Sa Re Pa Taal: Trital Drut |
Hori in Raag Kafi By Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. Accompanying him is Shri Prakash V. Ringe.
Hori: Aaj Khelo Shyam Sang Hori Taal: Trital
Raag Kafi Tappa - O Miya Jaane Wale - By Shri Krishna Ji Toley