Ragam, Tanam (Ranjani Raga)

Ragam, Tanam (Ranjani Raga) is a track from the album Classical Karnatic Flute by flautist Dr. N. Ramani. Released in 1990 under Nimbus Records, the album presents a collection of Carnatic classical music compositions performed on the bamboo flute. The track occupies the fourth position on the CD and spans a duration of 10 minutes and 9 seconds.

The composition follows the traditional ragam-tanam-pallavi structure, a hallmark of Carnatic concert performances. Dr. Ramani begins with an alapana (ragam) in Ranjani raga, a janya raga derived from the 22nd melakarta scale, Kharaharapriya. The raga is characterized by its symmetrical ascent and descent, often evoking a contemplative and expansive mood. The tanam section follows, where Dr. Ramani employs rhythmic and melodic improvisations while maintaining the raga’s framework. The track does not include a pallavi or neraval segment, focusing instead on the exploratory phases of the form.

The album Classical Karnatic Flute was recorded in a studio setting, with Dr. Ramani accompanied by unspecified percussion and tambura support, though detailed session credits remain undocumented in available sources. Nimbus Records issued the release on compact disc, catering to audiences of South Indian classical music during the late 20th century. The track exemplifies Dr. Ramani’s mastery of breath control and gamaka techniques, central to his interpretations of Carnatic flute repertoire.

Further details regarding the album’s production, additional contributing artists, or live performance context are not publicly verified. The 1990 release forms part of Dr. Ramani’s discography, which spans several decades and includes collaborations with prominent vocalists and instrumentalists in the Carnatic tradition.