Ragam Dharmavathi - Ragmalika

Ru‐Ba‐Ru: A Unique Confluence Of Sarangi & Mandolin is a collaborative studio album by Indian classical musicians Ustad Sultan Khan and U. Srinivas. The album released on December 1, 2007 under the label Music Today in digital media format.

The album features a single extended track titled Ragam Dharmavathi – Ragmalika, spanning 24 minutes and 42 seconds. The composition blends elements of the Dharmavathi raga with a ragamalika (garland of ragas) structure, showcasing the interplay between Sultan Khan’s sarangi and Srinivas’s mandolin. The recording emphasizes improvisational dialogue and rhythmic synchronization characteristic of Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.

Ustad Sultan Khan contributed vocals and sarangi, while U. Srinivas performed on the electric mandolin. The album’s production highlights the fusion of North and South Indian classical styles, though specific session details, accompanying artists, and recording locations remain undocumented in available sources. The release received attention for its cross-genre experimentation within the Indian classical framework.

The tracklist comprises one primary piece, with no additional compositions or bonus material included in the original release. The album’s title, Ru‐Ba‐Ru, reflects the Hindi phrase for ‘face-to-face,’ underscoring the live-like interaction between the two lead instrumentalists.