Vazasagaluya

Vazasagaluya is a Carnatic flute composition performed by Dr. N. Ramani. The track appears as the second piece on Side A of the 12\" vinyl record La flûte de N. Ramani, released in 1978 under the French label Disques Espérance.

The recording spans 4 minutes and 10 seconds. The album showcases Ramani’s interpretation of South Indian classical music on the bamboo flute, accompanied by traditional percussion and drone instruments. The specific raga and tala of Vazasagaluya remain undocumented in available sources, though the track aligns with Ramani’s broader repertoire of kritis and instrumental adaptations.

La flûte de N. Ramani represents one of the few international releases by Ramani during the late 1970s, targeting Western audiences through Disques Espérance, a label known for world music and ethnographic recordings. The vinyl format includes liner notes in French, with production details credited to the label. No reissues or digital remasters of this release have been officially confirmed.

Dr. N. Ramani (1934–2015) was a prominent exponent of the Carnatic flute tradition, trained under the legendary flautist T. R. Mahalingam. His collaborations with percussionists like T. K. Murthy and Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman defined his live and studio performances. The 1978 album captures his mature style, emphasizing breath control and gamaka techniques characteristic of the Parur bani school.

Further details about the recording sessions, accompanying artists, or alternate takes of Vazasagaluya are not publicly accessible. The track remains a collector’s item among vinyl enthusiasts of Indian classical music in Europe.