Saath Saath

Saath Saath is a collaborative studio album in the Hindustani classical tradition released on September 9, 2022. The project features sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee, flutist Rakesh Chaurasia, tabla player Ojas Adhiya, and percussionist Satyajit Talwalkar. The album was issued in digital media format without a specified label.

The recording comprises seven tracks that explore traditional ragas through instrumental improvisation. The repertoire includes Lalit, Shuddh Sarang, Madhuvanti, Yaman in both medium (Madhya Laya) and fast (Drut) tempos, Pahadi, and Bhairavi. The performances emphasize interplay between sitar, flute, and percussion, with each track structured around the conventions of alaap, jor, and jhala followed by rhythmic development.

Purbayan Chatterjee and Rakesh Chaurasia share the melodic lead across the album. Chatterjee employs the sitar in both traditional and contemporary phrasing, while Chaurasia contributes bansuri flute passages characterized by breath control and tonal nuance. Ojas Adhiya and Satyajit Talwalkar provide rhythmic accompaniment on tabla and auxiliary percussion, respectively. The collaboration marks their first documented joint release in this configuration.

The album title Saath Saath (transl. \"Together\") reflects the ensemble’s collective approach to performance. No live recording or physical media edition has been confirmed. Additional production details, including recording location and engineering credits, remain undisclosed in available sources.