Kapi
S R₂ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ
Ṡ N₂ D₂ N₂ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S
Concepts
Compositions
Instruments
Kāpi is a popular rāgainCarnatic music, the classical music of South India.[1] Kāpi is a janya rāgam of Kharaharapriya with a meandering vakra scale. Typically performed at slow and medium speeds, it is capable of inducing moods of devotion, pathos and sadness in the listeners. Kāpi is different from the Hindustani raag and thaat Kafi. The equivalent raag in Hindustani is Pilu.
Kāpi is an audava-vakra sampoorna rāgam with an ascending pentatonic scale and a descending scale with seven notes, but not in a descending order. Use of Kakali Nishadam and Anthara Gandharam make it a Bhashanga Raagam.
The presence of different nishāda swarās (N2 and N3) lends a distinctive quality to Kāpi, along with the fact that it uses a set of vakra swarās (N2D2N2).
There is also a mild presence of shuddha daivatham (D1) that renders an invaluable feeling of devotion to the raagam. This, and the presence of Anthara Gandharam (G3) makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact nature of the avarohana of the raagam.
In the song Jagadhodharana composed by Sangeeta Pitamaha Sri Purandara Dasa, the note Suddha Dhaivatham (Dha1) also occurs as a foreign note(anya swara)
Kapi ragam gives the feeling Devotion, Sentiment and happiness
Some of the popular compositions in Kāpi are:
** Kāpi of Muthuswami Dikshitar is quite different from the traditional Kāpi and often cited as karNATaka Kāpi
The Moorchana of Kāpi as per Venkatamakhin is S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S/ N2 D2 P M1 G2 G2 R2 S
Song
Movie
Composer
Singer
Dhianame Nee
Alathur V. Subramanyam
Chinnanciru kiliye Kannammaa
(Ragamalika:Kapi,Maand,Vasantha)
M. L. Vasanthakumari,V. N. Sundharam
Neela Vanna Kannaa Vaadaa
(Ragamalika:Kapi,Yamunakalyani)
Poovagi Kayagi
Sentamizh Thenmozhiyaal
Paatondru
Madhura Nagaril
Senthur Murugan(Raga Pilu)
Kadhal Siragai
Avan Porukku Ponan
Kaalamithu Kaalamithu
Thamizhil Athuoru
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Nilavu Vandhu Vaanathaiye
Thirudi
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Poomazhai Thoovi
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin
Samayalkaaran
Un Kannil Near
Malargaliley Pala
Hari Hari Gokula
T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan, P. Susheela
Antha Sivagami
R. Govardhanam
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Madhurai Arasaalum
Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari,M. R. Vijaya
Ye Paadal Ondru
Sangathil Padatha
Kanne Kalaimaane
Thanni Thotti
Chinna Chinna Roja Poove
Maathavam Yaen
Chinna Chinna Vanna Kuyil
Thaayum Naane
Thenthoongum Poove
Chinna Thayaval(Charukesi traces too)
Saami Kitta Solli
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Maalai Soodum Vaelai
Neethana Neethana
Goondru Gongura
Sembaruthi Poovu
Alaiodu Alaiyaga
Unna Nenachu
Muthu Muthu Therottam(Raga Pilu)
Ammamma Saranam
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Anandham Indru
Chinna Chinna Kanavugale Kanna
Kaadhal Rojave (Humming in Desh ragam)
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan(Humming only)
En Mel Vizhunda
Erani Kuradhani
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
July Matham
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Annupamaa
Anbae Idhu
(Ragam Charukesi touches also)
Kuchi Kuchi
Hariharan, Swarnalatha, G. V. Prakash Kumar
Pachai Kiligal
K. J. Yesudas, Nirmala Seshadri
Oru Poiyavadhu
Hariharan(ver 1), Srinivas, Sujatha Mohan(ver 2)
Velli Malarae
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Naalai Ulagam
P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha Mohan
Kadhali Nee Enna Seivai
P. Unnikrishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Vaaji Vaaji
Aalanguyil Koovum Rayyil
Thachhiko Thachhiko
Vizhiyum Vizhiyum
Aasai Aasai(Pallavi and anupallavi only)
Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan
Kaadhal Vandhadhum
Desingh Raja Thaan
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan
Boomiyea Boomiyea
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Thai Masi
Angam Unathu Angam
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Chinna Ponnuthaan
Karuppu Nila
Karupputhan Enakku
Chinna Roja
Yeno Yeno
Ravivarman(Charanam only)
K.J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra(humming only)
Andhinera Thendral Kaatru
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Jayachandran
Minnal Oru Kodi
En Kannadi Thoppukkulle
Pallangkuzhiyin
Karisai Kaattu Pennae
K. S. Chitra, Manikka Vinayagam
Idhu Nee Irukkum Nenjamadi
Chinna Chinna Kannukulle
Ithu Kuzhanthai
Vannam Konda(Ragam Pilu)
Enna Azhagu
Shiva
Nee Malaraa Malaraa
Antha Vaanukku(M),Naan Thai Yenndru(F)
Sollathan Ninaikiren
K.S. Chitra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam(Pathos)
Poonkuruvi Paadadi
Deepak
Mukundha Mukundha
Kannukkulle kadhala
Thozha Thozha Kanavu Thozha
Nachendru Ichondru
Thuli Thuliyaai Kottum Mazhai
Urugudhe Maragudhe
Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal
Unn Perai Sollum
Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal, Haricharan
Ragasiya Kanavugal
Ivan Yaaro
Asku Laska
Kalasala Kalasala
Solar Sai, L R Eswari, T Rajendar
Kannum Kannumthan
Harish Raghavendra,Uma Ramanan,Premji Amaren
Malligai Malligai
Mazhaye Mazhaye
Konjum Manjal
Chellame Chellam
Jalsa Panungada
Ranjith, Tippu, Premji Amaran, Haricharan, Karthik
Vennmegam Pennaga(Gourimanohari touches also)
Kan Pesum Varthaigal
Ore Oru Kanpaarvai
Yazin Nizar,Purnima Krishnan
Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla
Paakaathey Paakaathey
Vijay Yesudas, Pooja Vaidyanath
Kodi Aruvi
Pradeep Kumar,Nithyashree
Song
Movie
Composer
Singer
Thumbi vaa thumbakudathil
Varamanjaladiya
Etrayo janmamay
Kandu kandu kandilla
Karimizhikuruviye
Innale ente nenjile
Ente khalbile
Muttathe mulle chole
Ishtamalle ishtamalle
Anuraga vilochananayi
Shreekumar Vakkiyil , Shreya Ghoshal
Song
Movie
Composer
Singers
Evarura, Neevevarura
Nadumekkade neeku navalamani
Kodallostunnaru Jagratta(1980 film)
Songs listed below are composed in Raga Pilu (raga) which is Hindustani equivalent to Raga Kapi (raga)
Song
Movie
Composer
Singers
O Sukumara
Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film)
Ghantasala (musician) & P. Susheela
Vaddura Kannayya
Gopala Nanda Gopala
Konte choopulenduku lera
Naluguru Navverura
Pilichina Biguvatara
Andaala Bommatho
Yemivvagalanu Danara
Rasakreeda Ika
Navarasa Suma Maalika
Songs listed below are composed in Raga Pilu which is the Hindustani equivalent of Raga Kapi.
Song
Movie
Composer
Singers
Dhadakate Dil Ki Tamanna
Shama (1961film)
Ab Ke Baras Bhejo Bhaiya Ko Babul
Allah Megh De, Pani De Chaaya De Ra Rama Megh De
Kali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya Tarasaye
Nadiya Kinare Harayee Aayee Kangna
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Tere Bin Soone Nayan Hamare
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi
Kahe Gumana Kare
Prabhuji
Hospital (1943 film)
Zindagi Khwab Hai
Aaj ki Raat Badi Shokh Badi Natkhat Hai
Baharon Ne Mera Chaman Loot Kar
Maine Shayad Tumhen, Pahle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Vikal Mora Manva, Tum Bin Hai
Apni Kaho Kuchh Meri Suno, Kya Dil Ka Lagana Bhul Gaye
Lata Mangeshkar & Talat Mahmood
Dheere Se Aaja Ri Akhiyan Mein Nindiya Men
Naina Kahe Ko Lagaye
Joru Ka Bhai
Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki Dori
Dhoondho Dhoondho Re Saajna
Hai Hai Rasiya Tu Bada Bedardi
Jhule Mein Pavan Ki Ayi Bahar
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi
Mera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai Yeh Bahar Bhi Tu Hai
Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh (singer)
More Sainya Ji Utarenge Paar Nadiya Dhire Baho
Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus
Na Manu Na Manu Dagabjaaz Tori Batiya Na Manu Re
Pyari Dulhaniya
Paa Laagoon Kar Jori Re
Mat Maro Shyam Pichkari
Durgesh Nandani
Na Jao Saiyan Chhuda Ke Baiyan
Badi Der Bhai Kab Loge Khabar
Banwari Re Jeene Ka Sahara
Din Sara Guzara Tore Angana
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi
Din Sara Guzara Tore Angana
Sur Na Saje Kya Gaon Main
Maine Rang Li Aaj Chunariya Sajana Tore Rang Me
Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge
Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar
Kaisa Jadoo Balama Tune
Main Soya Ankhian Meeche
Main Soya Ankhian Meeche
Ai Meri Johara Zabeen, Tujhe Maaloom Nahin
Na Jhatko Zulf Se Pani
More Kaanha Jo Aaye Palat Ke
Tere Pyar Ka
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko
Tu Jo Mere Sur Men
De De Pyar De
Mainu Ishq Da Lag Gaya Rog
Song
Movie
Composer
Singers
Ramate Yamuna Pulinavane
Shuddha
Madhyama
Ragas
Netra chakra
Agni chakra
Veda chakra
Bana chakra
Ritu chakra
Prati
Madhyama
Ragas
Vasu chakra
Brahma chakra
Disi chakra
Rudra chakra
Aditya chakra
A-B
D-J
K-L
M
N-R
S
T-V
