Girija Devi - Thumri, Tappa and Hori

Girija Devi is the foremost traditional exponent of thumri in India today, representing the rich musical culture of Benares. Girija Devi sings three romantic thumris in ragas Behag, Desh and Bhairavi, a springtime-inspired hori in raga Mishra Kafi, and a vivacious and virtuosic tappa in raga Bhairavi.