Raag Konsi Kanra
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Raag Konsi Kanra

00:00-02:59Heavy

What is Raag Konsi Kanra?

Raag Konsi Kanra is a melodic framework (raag) in South Asian classical music. Traditionally performed during the 00:00-02:59. It evokes a heavy mood. Stream 2 renditions of Raag Konsi Kanra on Saarey Music.

This Raag is expressed through two distinct approaches: the Baageshri Ang and the more widely embraced Maalkons Ang, a fusion of two Raags—Maalkons and Kanra. The Maalkons Ang, known for its amalgamation of Meend, Khatkas, and Gamaks, creates a resonant and pleasing melodic impact on the audience. In the culmination of Alap and Taans, the concluding patterns are either g m R S (reflecting Kanra Ang) or g m g S (indicative of Maalkons Ang). Occasionally, Rishabh is incorporated in the Aaroh, presenting as S R g m R S or R g m S. To evoke the distinctive mood of the Raag, the following note combinations are instrumental: ,n ,n S ; ,d ,n ,n ,d ; ,n S R R S ; ,n S R S ,d ,d ,n S g ; S g m ; m P ; m g m ; R S ; g ; m P m g m ; n d P m ; m d n S' ; n d n d ; P m g m ; m P g g m R S ; S' n d n ; d P ; P m ; P m g m P ; g P m ; g m g S ; ,d ,n R S;

How to recognize Raag Konsi Kanra

  1. Note the time of performance. Raag Konsi Kanra is traditionally performed during the 00:00-02:59.
  2. Feel the mood. Raag Konsi Kanra evokes a heavy rasa — one of the clearest cues.

Renditions in Raag Konsi Kanra

Raag Konsi Kanra by Bee Seever

Raag Konsi Kanra·

Bee Seever

00:57:45
Khayal
Raag Konsi Kanra by Pandit Milind Chittal

Raag Konsi Kanra·

Pandit Milind Chittal

00:05:09
Khayal

Frequently Asked Questions

Raag Konsi Kanra is a melodic framework in South Asian classical music, traditionally performed during 00:00-02:59. It evokes a heavy mood. This Raag is expressed through two distinct approaches: the Baageshri Ang and the more widely embraced Maalkons Ang, a fusion of two Raags—Maalkons and Kanra. The Maalkons Ang, known for its amalgamation of Meend, Khatkas, and Gamaks, creates a resonant and pleasing melodic impact on the audience. In the culmination of Alap and Taans, the concluding patterns are either g m R S (reflecting Kanra Ang) or g m g S (indicative of Maalkons Ang). Occasionally, Rishabh is incorporated in the Aaroh, presenting as S R g m R S or R g m S. To evoke the distinctive mood of the Raag, the following note combinations are instrumental: ,n ,n S ; ,d ,n ,n ,d ; ,n S R R S ; ,n S R S ,d ,d ,n S g ; S g m ; m P ; m g m ; R S ; g ; m P m g m ; n d P m ; m d n S' ; n d n d ; P m g m ; m P g g m R S ; S' n d n ; d P ; P m ; P m g m P ; g P m ; g m g S ; ,d ,n R S;
Raag Konsi Kanra is traditionally performed during 00:00-02:59. In South Asian classical music, each raag is associated with a specific time of day or night, believed to enhance its emotional impact and resonate with the natural rhythms of that period.
For the most authentic experience, listen to Raag Konsi Kanra during 00:00-02:59. South Asian classical music theory holds that each raag resonates most powerfully at its designated time, aligning with the listener's emotional and physiological state during that period. However, great performances of Raag Konsi Kanra can be appreciated at any time.
Raag Konsi Kanra evokes a heavy mood. In South Asian classical music, each raag is associated with a specific emotional quality (rasa) that the performer seeks to communicate through melodic phrases and ornamentations. The heavy character of Raag Konsi Kanra is expressed through its particular combination of notes, emphasis patterns, and characteristic phrases (pakad).