Ragam and Tanam

Ragam and Tanam is a live instrumental recording in the Carnatic music tradition. L. Subramaniam performs violin, and Alla Rakha performs the tabla. The performance took place in 1978. The recording captures a single, continuous piece without individual track divisions. The format is a long-playing vinyl record.

The performance follows the Carnatic structure of alapana, tanam, and kriti. L. Subramaniam begins with an unaccompanied alapana, exploring the raga in free rhythm. He then introduces the tanam section, characterized by rhythmic syllables and a pulse. Alla Rakha joins on tabla during the kriti portion, providing rhythmic accompaniment. The raga performed is not specified in available sources.

The recording was released under the label HMV. The duration is 21 minutes and 46 seconds. The performance demonstrates improvisational techniques central to Carnatic music, including melodic elaboration and rhythmic interplay. The artists maintain a call-and-response dynamic throughout the kriti section.

No additional details about the release date, venue, or specific raga are available in the provided context.