Varnam

Varnam is a Carnatic vocal and instrumental composition performed by vocalist K.V. Narayanaswami and flautist Dr. N. Ramani. The track appears as the opening piece on the live album Paddhatti – K V Narayanaswamy & Dr N Ramani – Live in Concert – Vol. I & II, released on 2003 by Charsur Digital Workstation in CD format. The recording captures a concert performance, with Varnam spanning a duration of 8 minutes and 25 seconds.

The album documents a collaboration between Narayanaswami, a prominent exponent of the Karnataka sangeetha tradition, and Ramani, a distinguished performer of the bamboo flute in the Carnatic style. The context of the live recording remains undocumented, including the specific venue, accompanying artists, or the raga and tala structure of the Varnam. The release comprises two volumes, though the track distribution across discs is not specified in available sources.

Charsur Digital Workstation, the label behind the album, specializes in archival and live recordings of Indian classical music. The 2003 release aligns with the label’s focus on preserving performances by veteran artists. No additional production credits, liner notes, or reissue details are publicly confirmed for this edition.