Together

Together is an Indian classical music album released by tabla maestro Alla Rakha. The album features collaborative performances between Alla Rakha and other instrumentalists, showcasing traditional Hindustani rhythmic structures. The release year is not specified in available sources.

Alla Rakha, born Allah Rakha Qureshi, was a prominent tabla player from the Punjab gharana. He collaborated extensively with sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and contributed to the global recognition of Indian classical music. Together reflects his expertise in complex rhythmic cycles and improvisational interplay.

The album comprises three tracks. The first track, "Jugalbandi Taal Chartaal-Ki-Sawari," demonstrates a duet in the 11.5-beat Chartaal-Ki-Sawari rhythm. The second track, "Jugalbandi Taal Teentaal," presents a duet in the 16-beat Teentaal cycle. The third track, "Ustad Allarakha," highlights Alla Rakha's solo tabla performance, though specific rhythmic details for this track are not documented in available sources.

The primary format of Together is an audio recording. The label and exact release date remain unverified in publicly accessible references. The album exemplifies the jugalbandi tradition, where two musicians engage in a structured yet spontaneous dialogue within a shared rhythmic framework.