Tarana Singing By Lata ji ...

Spesical Thanks and compliments to Lata Pada for These Photos.

The tarana genre of vocal singing is a form of nibadh (closed) sangeet and as such observes the structural requirements of the form. Rhythmic accompaniment is important in this fast-paced singing style that uses sargams and vocables lime na, ta, re, da, ni, odani, tanom, yalali, yalalom. While many dismiss the text of tarana as meaningless, there are others who point to its Persian ancestry and the possibly mystical nature of the sounds.The tarana genre of vocal singing is a form of nibadh (closed) sangeet and as such observes the structural requirements of the form. Rhythmic accompaniment is important in this fast-paced singing style that uses sargams and vocables lime na, ta, re, da, ni, odani, tanom, yalali, yalalom. While many dismiss the text of tarana as meaningless, there are others who point to its Persian ancestry and the possibly mystical nature of the sounds.
Tarana singing is attributed to Amir Khusro, as are most musical forms that cannot trace their ancestry. Legend places Amir Khusro at a performance of raga Kadambak by Gopal Naik. Khusro allegedly remembered the music but not text, and created the tarana through a merging of bols from the tabla, the sitar or the mridang. However, since the sitar and tabla were not in existence during Khusro's lifetime, this story cannot be validated!
A more acceptable source is the prabandha sangit of the thirteenth century that gave rise to similar forms such as the ancient kaivad that in turn sourced the tirvat. The similarities between tirvat and tarana singing cannot be overlooked.
Classical ragas form the melodic structure of tarana singing and there is a marked resemblance to the tillana singing of Carnatic music.
Tarana singing is included in the repertoires of classical performers including Amir Khan, Nissar Hussain Khan, Krishnarao Pandit, Kumar Gandharva. Among current artistes: Ustad Rashid Khan, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Padma Talwarkar, Malini Rajurkar (From India Heritage)

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[SPChitale]

Yes it sounds ChandrakaunsFor ready reference u can also hear LKataji's song from film Sampurna Ramayan and the song is "San sanan sanan ja re o pavan" Actress Anita Guha and the composer the Great MD Vasant Deai.

[farisha13]

@cricketlover1117 Sounds like Raga Chandrakauns...

[cricketlover1117]

what raga is this?

[aboopasha]

Thanks, Mirzaji,FOR THIS,YOU ARE DOING GREAT WORK , TARANA BY LATA JEE,TOO GOOD FOR WORDS,SO IS YOUR VISUAL TREAT MENT OF IT,A HOMAGE TO SUB- CONTINENT CULTURE

[chandrashekhargupta]

Enjoy the video clip of this number on Vyjyanthimala in LaRki (1953) uploaded by movievideosongs on 09 July 2008 where the 'tarana' piece appears from 05:28 onwards.

[kqs92]

You said it all, Chamogaa Ji! Thanks for your insight and expertise.

[adityapant]

this tarana is a part of a song from Ladki (1953) starring Vyjyanthimala. The song is Mere Watan Se Achcha.

[0nman]

Not only you have uploaded Lataji's priceless voice ,but your explanation gives away that you know classic sangeet as well..

thx

[chamogaa]

Clips like this show where Lataji's vocal genius comes from-- from Heaven itself! Thanks, Mirzaji.