'Vanarasi Kajri' on flute
by Pt. Rajendra Prasanna

Kajri derived from the Bhojpuri word Kajra, or Kohl, is a genre of semi-classical singing, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is often used to describe the longing of a maiden for her lover as the black monsoon cloud come hanging in the summer skies, and the style is notably sung during the rainy season.

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