Madhyalay teental

Kala is a studio album by Indian violinist Kala Ramnath, released on 2004 under the label Sense World Music. The album follows the North Indian classical tradition and features Ramnath as the primary performer on violin, accompanied by traditional instrumental support. The release format is a commercial CD.

The album includes a 15-minute, 14-second composition titled Madhyalay teental as its fourth track. This piece adheres to the teental rhythmic cycle, a 16-beat structure common in Hindustani classical music, and is performed in the madhyalay (medium tempo) style. The track showcases Ramnath’s improvisational technique within the framework of a traditional raga, though the specific raga name is not documented in the provided context.

Ramnath composed and arranged the material on Kala, continuing her exploration of violin adaptations in Hindustani classical music. The album reflects her training under the Mewati gharana tradition, led by her guru, vocalist Pandit Jasraj. Sense World Music distributed the recording as part of its catalog of Indian classical and fusion releases.

Critical reception and commercial performance details for Kala are not specified in the available context. The album remains a documented work in Ramnath’s discography, contributing to her reputation as a prominent exponent of the violin in Hindustani classical music.