Raga Malkauns: Khayal Drut Teentaal & Tarana

N. Rajam released Gaayaki On Violin in 1990 under the EMI label. The album appeared in CD format and showcased Rajam’s adaptation of Hindustani vocal techniques to the violin. The release date remains unconfirmed beyond the year, and no additional production credits are documented.

The second track, titled Raga Malkauns: Khayal Drut Teentaal & Tarana, spans 23 minutes and 9 seconds. Rajam performs the composition in Raga Malkauns, a pentatonic raga associated with late-night renditions in the Hindustani tradition. The track divides into two sections: a khayal in drut teentaal (a 16-beat cycle) followed by a tarana, a vocal form characterized by rhythmic syllables. The recording captures Rajam’s bowing and fingering techniques that emulate the phrasing and ornamentation of khayal gayaki. No accompanying artists or instrumentalists are credited in available sources.

The album Gaayaki On Violin exemplifies Rajam’s contribution to the gayaki ang (vocal-style) violin tradition, a method she pioneered in the 20th century. The tracklist length and full personnel remain partially undocumented, with only the second track’s details confirmed. EMI’s cataloging does not specify recording locations or engineers for this release.