Raga Sindhi Bhairavi, Alap (slow theme) in Dadra Tal (6 Beats)

Duet is a collaborative studio album by sitarist Ali Akbar Khan and violinist L. Subramaniam, released on January 30, 1996. The album features a single extended track titled Raga Sindhi Bhairavi, Alap (slow theme) in Dadra Tal (6 Beats), spanning 11 minutes and 51 seconds. The composition showcases an improvisational alap in the Sindhi Bhairavi raga, set to the six-beat dadra tal rhythmic cycle.

The recording captures a fusion of North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) classical traditions, with Khan performing on the sitar and Subramaniam on the violin. The album label remains undocumented in available sources. The track emphasizes the meditative and exploratory aspects of the raga, with both artists engaging in a slow, unfolding melodic dialogue. No additional tracks or alternate versions appear on this release.

The collaboration between Khan and Subramaniam reflects their shared expertise in Indian classical music, though specific details about the recording sessions, production team, or live performance context are not publicly verified. The album serves as a documented example of cross-traditional improvisation between two prominent instrumentalists of their respective genres.