Classical singer Swati Natekar performs in Jaipur

Swati Natekar

, an Indian classical and thumri singer, performed at the

Jawahar Kala Kendra

(JKK) in Jiapur on Saturday morning. She was accompanied by Ustad Naseer Khan on harmonium, Jaffar Hidayat Khan on tabla and Amiruddin Khan on sarangi. The performance was a part of the morning raag series of JKK.

Swati Natekar and Amiruddin Khan

The singer began her concert with bada and chhota khayal in Raag Bhairav, followed by a thumri in raag des, composed by her mother and guru, Dr Sushila Pohankar. This was followed by a bhajan 'Baaje Re Muraliya' and popular ghazal 'Ranjish Hi Sahi'. After a dadra in raag pahadi, she concluded her recital by singing bhairavi thumri 'Baajuband Khul Khul Jaaye'. The concert was a mesmerising blend of Indian classical music, thumri and ghazals.