Raga Kalavati

Raga Kalavati is a khayal-based rendition performed by violinist Dr. Smt. N. Rajam on her 1985 album Dr. Smt. N. Rajam. The label His Master’s Voice released the recording on vinyl. The track occupies side B as the first composition and spans 12 minutes and 23 seconds.

N. Rajam presents the raga in the Hindustani classical tradition. The performance adheres to the Kalavati raga structure within the Kafi thaat. The album title reflects the artist’s formal designation as a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan. The recording captures her signature violin technique, blending gayaki ang with instrumental precision.

The 1985 release marked one of N. Rajam’s commercial vinyl albums under His Master’s Voice. The label produced the record in India with distribution targeting classical music audiences. No additional session musicians or accompanying artists are documented for this track. The album’s liner notes or original packaging may contain further performance details, but these remain unverified in available sources.

N. Rajam’s interpretation of Raga Kalavati exemplifies her contribution to Hindustani instrumental music during the late 20th century. The track stands as a representative work from her discography, which includes collaborations with All India Radio and live concert recordings. The vinyl format of the release aligns with the era’s standard for classical music dissemination in South Asia.