Raga Malika

Raga Malika is a live instrumental recording in the Hindustani and Carnatic classical traditions. L. Subramaniam and Alla Rakha perform the piece. The recording captures a collaborative performance between the two artists.

The work features L. Subramaniam on violin and Alla Rakha on tabla. The performance blends elements of both Hindustani and Carnatic music, showcasing improvisational interplay between the instruments. The release date and label for this recording are not specified in available sources.

The duration of Raga Malika is 27 minutes and 51 seconds. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is cc8787d8-3ae2-48c4-af6f-bef11f253bd8. The primary format of the release is not documented.

The composition follows the raga malika structure, which involves a progression through multiple ragas within a single performance. Specific ragas performed in this recording are not listed in available sources. The artists employ alap, jor, and jhala sections typical of Indian classical music, with rhythmic cycles (talas) provided by the tabla.

L. Subramaniam, a Carnatic violinist, integrates techniques from both classical traditions. Alla Rakha, a Hindustani tabla maestro, contributes rhythmic complexity and improvisation. The recording exemplifies cross-tradition collaboration in Indian classical music.