Rama Nee Samana - Karaharapriya

Kadri Gopalnath
25:21
Kadri Gopalnath released Sudhamayi in 1985, a Carnatic saxophone album blending 25-minute Rama Nee Samana in Karaharapriya raga with traditional sections.
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About Rama Nee Samana - Karaharapriya

Sudhamayi is a studio album of Carnatic instrumental music released in 1985 under the Aananda Audio Video label. The recording features saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath as the primary artist. The album was issued on compact disc and remains a notable example of saxophone adaptation in Carnatic classical tradition.

The fourth track, Rama Nee Samana, spans 25 minutes and 21 seconds. Composed in the Karaharapriya raga, the piece exemplifies Gopalnath’s technique in blending saxophone phrasing with Carnatic melodic structures. The track follows traditional alapana, neraval, and kalpana swaram sections, though specific accompanying artists or lyrical sources are not documented in the available context.

The album title Sudhamayi translates to \"filled with nectar\" in Sanskrit, reflecting the devotional and aesthetic themes common in Carnatic repertoire. Aananda Audio Video, the producing label, specialized in South Indian classical and devotional music during the 1980s and 1990s. Further details about the album’s production team, additional tracks, or commercial reception are not confirmed in the provided context.