Raga Sindhi Bhairavi, Fast theme in Teental (16 beats)

Ali Akbar Khan
37:56
Ali Akbar Khan and L. Subramaniam released Duet in 1996, blending North and South Indian classical music in a 37-minute Raga Sindhi Bhairavi jugalbandi.
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About Raga Sindhi Bhairavi, Fast theme in Teental (16 beats)

Duet is a collaborative studio album featuring sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan and violinist L. Subramaniam. The album released on January 30, 1996, under an unspecified label. It showcases a fusion of North and South Indian classical traditions through instrumental jugalbandi (duet) performances.

The second track, titled Raga Sindhi Bhairavi, spans 37 minutes and 56 seconds. The composition adopts a fast-paced theme set in Teental, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle common in Hindustani classical music. The track highlights the improvisational interplay between Khan’s sarod and Subramaniam’s violin, emphasizing the raga’s characteristic melodic phrases and emotional depth.

The album format and additional production details remain undocumented in available sources. No further track-specific information, such as accompanying artists or recording locations, is confirmed. The release stands as a notable example of cross-traditional collaboration in Indian classical music during the late 20th century.