Raga Hansadhwani/Pilu: Gat in Addha Taal

Evolution is a collaborative studio album by Indian classical musicians Kadri Gopalnath and Ronu Majumdar. The album released on December 1, 2008 under the label Sense World Music in digital media format.

The album features a fusion of Carnatic and Hindustani classical traditions. Track 3, titled Raga Hansadhwani/Pilu: Gat in Addha Taal, spans 25 minutes and 9 seconds. The composition blends Raga Hansadhwani from the Carnatic system with Raga Pilu from the Hindustani tradition, structured in the Addha Taal rhythmic cycle. Gopalnath performs on the saxophone, while Majumdar contributes on the bansuri (bamboo flute). Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources.

The album explores cross-traditional improvisation, with both artists adapting their respective styles to a unified framework. The label Sense World Music specialized in world music and fusion projects during its active period. Further production credits, session musicians, or recording locations for Evolution are not publicly verified.

Notable for its extended instrumental interplay, the track exemplifies the artists’ approach to bridging South and North Indian classical forms. The release date aligns with a period of increased experimentation in Indian classical fusion during the late 2000s. No commercial performance charts or certification records for the album are accessible.