About Together
Together is a collaborative studio album by Indian classical flutists Dr. N. Ramani and Hariprasad Chaurasia. The recording pairs two prominent exponents of the bansuri (North Indian bamboo flute) in a duet format, showcasing their interpretations of traditional ragas.
The album released on compact disc with a total of two tracks. The first composition features Raga Hindolam (known as Malkauns in the Hindustani tradition), structured in three sections: an alap (unmetered improvisation), followed by two segments in teental (a 16-beat rhythmic cycle). The second track presents Raga Pahadi as a dhun (light classical melody).
Dr. N. Ramani represented the Carnatic flute tradition, while Hariprasad Chaurasia anchored the Hindustani style. Their collaboration bridged regional variations within Indian classical music. The album label and exact release year remain undocumented in available sources, though its circulation aligns with the artists’ active periods in the late 20th century.
The recording emphasizes improvisational dialogue between the flutists, with accompaniment details (e.g., tabla, tanpura) not explicitly credited in the provided context. The tracks highlight the contrast between the meditative depth of Raga Hindolam/Malkauns and the folk-inspired simplicity of Raga Pahadi.
Notable for its rarity as a cross-tradition flute duet, Together exemplifies the artists’ technical command and shared exploration of raga forms. Further production specifics, including session musicians or recording locations, are not confirmed in the referenced materials.