About Raga Jogeshwari
Raga Jogeshwari is a 1980 Indian classical music album by sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and tabla maestro Alla Rakha. The release presents a full-length performance of the raga Jogeshwari, a morning raga in the Hindustani classical tradition. The album consists of four tracks that follow the traditional structure of a sitar recital.
The album opens with the Alap, a slow, meditative introduction where Ravi Shankar explores the raga's melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. Alla Rakha joins in the Jor, the second track, which introduces a steady pulse while maintaining improvisational freedom. The performance progresses to Gat I, where the tabla establishes a rhythmic cycle, and Shankar executes composed phrases and improvisations within the raga's structure. The concluding track, Gat II, features faster tempos and intricate interplay between the sitar and tabla, culminating in a climactic finale.
The recording captures a live or studio performance, though the specific venue or production details remain unconfirmed. The album was released on January 1, 1980, though the label associated with the release is not documented in available sources. Raga Jogeshwari exemplifies the collaborative dynamic between Shankar and Rakha, a partnership renowned for its technical precision and expressive depth in Hindustani classical music.
The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this release is 13886ca0-82b7-4ad5-bcc0-ceb26366f1e8.
