Karpagame

Karpagame is a Carnatic vocal and flute composition performed by K.V. Narayanaswami (vocals) and Dr. N. Ramani (flute). The track appears as the fourth piece on the live album Paddhatti – K V Narayanaswamy & Dr N Ramani – Live in Concert – Vol. I & II, released on 2003 by Charsur Digital Workstation in CD format. The recording captures a concert performance, blending Narayanaswami’s vocal rendition with Ramani’s flute accompaniment in a traditional Carnatic style.

The track runs for 4 minutes and 20 seconds. The album comprises two volumes of live recordings, though specific venue or date details for the performance remain undocumented in available sources. The collaboration between Narayanaswami and Ramani reflects a fusion of vocal and instrumental traditions within the Carnatic repertoire, with Karpagame serving as a representative example of their interpretive approach.

K.V. Narayanaswami (1923–2002) was a prominent Carnatic vocalist known for his emotive phrasing and adherence to classical conventions. Dr. N. Ramani (1934–2015) established himself as a leading flautist, recognized for his technical precision and innovative adaptations of vocal compositions. The album label, Charsur Digital Workstation, specialized in archival and live recordings of Indian classical music during the early 2000s. Further details about the composition’s raga, tala, or lyrical content are not explicitly provided in the available context.