Nadaloludai (Kalyanavasanta Raga, Tisra Eka Tala)

Nadaloludai is a Carnatic classical music composition performed by Dr. N. Ramani in the Kalyanavasanta raga and set to Tisra Eka tala. The track appears as the second piece on the album Classical Karnatic Flute, released in 1990 under Nimbus Records in CD format. The recording spans 10 minutes and 9 seconds.

Dr. N. Ramani rendered the composition with the flute as the primary instrument. The album features traditional Carnatic repertoire, though specific accompanying artists or instrumentalists remain undocumented in the available context. The label Nimbus Records produced the release, which contributed to the dissemination of South Indian classical flute music in the late 20th century.

The track exemplifies the Kalyanavasanta raga, a janya (derived) raga associated with the 65th melakarta scale (Mechakalyani). The Tisra Eka tala structure divides each cycle into three equal beats, a rhythmic framework common in Carnatic compositions. Dr. Ramani’s interpretation adheres to the improvisational and melodic conventions of the genre, though no additional details about the recording session, production team, or alternate takes exist in the provided information.

Classical Karnatic Flute forms part of Dr. Ramani’s discography, which includes numerous recordings of Carnatic flute music from the 1970s through the 1990s. The 1990 release reflects his role in popularizing the flute as a solo instrument in classical performances. The album’s distribution by Nimbus Records targeted international audiences, aligning with the label’s focus on world music and traditional genres during the period.