Raga Nilambari (ektaal)

N. Rajam recorded Raga Nilambari in ektaal as the fifth track on her 2005 studio album Radiant. The album appeared on CD under an unspecified label on September 27, 2005. The composition spans 6 minutes and 44 seconds, showcasing Rajam’s interpretation of the Nilambari raga within the 12-beat ektaal rhythmic cycle. No additional artists or session details are documented in available sources.

The album Radiant positions the track as part of a broader collection of classical Hindustani violin performances. Rajam’s rendition adheres to the structural conventions of the raga, emphasizing alaap, jor, and jhala phases followed by the rhythmic exposition in ektaal. The recording captures the acoustic resonance of the violin with minimal accompaniment, though specific instrumental or vocal collaborators remain uncredited in public records.

Rajam’s career spans decades as a prominent Hindustani violinist, and Radiant reflects her established approach to raga elaboration. The 2005 release aligns with her discography of solo and collaborative works, though the album’s production context—including recording location, engineers, or mastering details—lacks verification in accessible archives. The tracklist sequence and thematic focus of Radiant are not fully documented beyond the inclusion of Raga Nilambari.