Vilambit ektaal

Kala is a studio album by Indian violinist Kala Ramnath, released on January 1, 2004 under the label Sense World Music. The album follows the North Indian classical (Hindustani) tradition and features Ramnath as the sole instrumentalist. The primary format of the release is compact disc (CD).

The album opens with Vilambit Ektaal, a 28-minute and 28-second composition in the slow (vilambit) tempo of the 12-beat ektaal rhythmic cycle. The track showcases Ramnath’s interpretation of a raga, though the specific raga name remains undocumented in available sources. The performance emphasizes alaap, jor, and jhala sections, followed by a structured rhythmic exposition. Accompaniment details, including supporting artists on tabla or tanpura, are not explicitly credited in the release metadata.

Ramnath’s approach on Kala reflects her training under the Mewati gharana, particularly under her guru, the late vocalist Pandit Jasraj. The album title Kala translates to \"art\" or \"time\" in Sanskrit, aligning with the improvisational and temporal elements central to Hindustani classical music. No additional tracks, liner notes, or session details are confirmed beyond the opening composition.

The release marks one of Ramnath’s early solo recordings under Sense World Music, a label known for promoting traditional and fusion works in Indian classical music. Distribution details and subsequent reissues, if any, are not publicly verified. The album’s reception and commercial performance remain undocumented in accessible archives.