I was introduced to the "Kalyani" Raga today, and I simply love it!
Even though it can be sung at all times, Kalyani is as an evening Raga. It is usually sung at the beginning segment of a concert, since its Tivra swaras create the proper musical atmosphere.
Hindusthani Ragam Yaman (Yaman That) is the same as Kalyani. There are numerous Jugal Bandhis featuring the fusion of Kalyani - Yaman by Carnatic - Hindushani musicians. (Balamurali -Bhimsen Joshi; Seshagopalan-Ajoy Chakrabarti;
Ramani - Rajam; Ramani - Pandit Jog; Balamurali -Hariprasad Chaurasia, and so on).
Kalyani is also featured in Hungarian Music.
Tyagaraja's famous krithi: Nidhi Chala Sukhama, stand out as a masterpiece.
If Sankarabharanam is the flagship of the Suddha Madhyama segment of the Melakartha Ragams (1 - 36), then, Kalyani takes the position among the Parthi Madhyama Melakartha ragams (37-72). Kalyani is the Melam No. 65, and is called
Mechakalyani to confirm to the Katapayadi Sankhya counting to obtain the number 65.
Listen to it - it is BEAUTIFUL!
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2 comments:
i've never liked it much while growing up, but am growing to like it now. Still not one of my favorite ragas, it is a little too aggressive for me :-)
Maybe that's what appeals to me! Thanks for identifying that aspect of this Raga! It is the harshness wrapped in the soft notes that has drawn me to it!
Thanks Tiny Seal!
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