Sangeet Sangam Vol. 4

Sangeet Sangam Vol. 4 is a collaborative studio album by Indian violinist L. Subramaniam and Pakistani sitarist Rais Khan. The album released in 2006 under the label Sony BMG Music Entertainment in CD format. It marks a fusion of North and South Indian classical traditions through jugalbandi (duet) performances.

The recording features two extended tracks centered on Raga Kirwani, a raga associated with late-night performances in both Hindustani and Carnatic systems. The first track presents an alaap (slow, melodic elaboration) followed by thaman (rhythmic development) and jod (accelerated interplay). The second track introduces a pallavi (compositional theme) and transitions into a gat (fixed melodic framework) set in Aditaal (8-beat cycle) and Teental (16-beat cycle), showcasing improvisational dialogue between violin and sitar.

L. Subramaniam composed and arranged the album’s structural framework, while Rais Khan contributed sitar renditions rooted in the Etawah gharana style. Accompaniment details for percussion or tambura remain undocumented in available sources. The release formed part of the Sangeet Sangam series, which paired classical instrumentalists across regional styles.

The album’s production aligned with Sony BMG’s 2006 catalog of Indian classical releases, though specific recording locations, session dates, or additional personnel are not publicly confirmed. The tracklist omits vocal contributions, focusing exclusively on instrumental interplay. Critical reception and commercial performance data for this volume are not widely archived.