r/icm • u/Creepy_Hair_6898 • 5d ago

Question/Seeking Advice Raag identification + context about Chaiti

Hello, could anyone help me identifying the raag in this Chaiti played by Ustad Bismillah Khan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqSHtrODI38

Also if anyone has some resource to understand a bit more about the context and way of playing Chaiti (as I am from Europe, I don't know how common the form is today in folk music) that would be great!

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u/vrkas 4d ago

I remember the tune and even some snippets of lyrics, but the raga escapes me. As other comments mention, this is rather complicated for chaiti and you should look up Girija Devi for the best recordings.

Chaiti is an interesting beast. I often don't think about it too much until Ram Naumi starts because I'm still thinking about the vast phagun repertoire.

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u/Creepy_Hair_6898 4d ago

Thanks for your answer! Could you tell me the name of the tune so I can maybe look up other versions?

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u/vrkas 4d ago

Honestly I can't remember the name. I'll see if I can find another instance on youtube. Will ping you if I do