Rare Shobha Joshi 1986 'In a Classical Mood'

Here is a 1986 LP of Shobha Joshi. I had not heard of her before finding this LP. I could also not find any other copies of this available online or digitised. 'Shobha Joshi comes of a cultured family. She took to singing even as a young school girl. Realising her artistic potential, her parents encouraged her in her pursuits. She has learnt classical and light classical music from many eminent mentors, who include such veterans as Dr. Prabha Atre, Agashe Buva, Yeshwantbuva Joshi, Manik Verma and Niwrutti Buva Sarnaik, all classicists Eminent composers like Gajanan Watwe, Ram Phatak and Yeshwant Deo imbibed in her the fineries of light music'.

Label: Music India ‎– 2394 881

Tracks:
A1 - Raga Charukeshi
B1 - Raga Bahar
B2 - Thumri - Kanha Karat Manmani

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RAGA CHARUKESHI: This is a charming "raga" of Carnatic origin, now adapted to the Hindustani tradition with a few variations. The melody now enjoys tremendous popularity among North Indian vocalists and instrumentalists alike. The artiste renders the "raga" first in a composition in slow tempo ("Vilambit") set to "Ektal" of twelve beats ("Matras"), and then in a .fast tempo ("Drut") number set to "Trital" of sixteen beats ("Matras") Both the songs and their tunes have been composed by her eminent mentor, Prabha Atre.

RAGA BAHAR: This is one of the ancient but most popular "ragas" associated with the Spring season. Rendered towards midnight, it has a bright, colourful character, depicting the mood of the season. The presentation is heard here in a fast-tempo ("Drut") composition in "Ektal" of twelve beats ("Matras").

THUMRI: This is also sensitive lyric composed by Prabha Atre. Cast in the "Thumri" style, the tune, also composed by her, evokes the emotion contained in the song. It is set to "Deepchandi Tal" of fourteen beats ("Matras").

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