Jod - Jhalla (traditional)

Jod - Jhalla is a traditional instrumental performance in the Hindustani classical music tradition. Rajeev Janardan recorded the piece in an unspecified year. The work belongs to the sitar repertoire and follows the alap-jod-jhalla structure characteristic of dhrupad and khayal styles.

Rajeev Janardan performs the composition on sitar. The recording spans 8 minutes and 38 seconds. The performance begins with alap, a slow, meditative exploration of the raga without rhythmic accompaniment. Janardan introduces jod in the middle section, where he establishes a pulse while maintaining melodic development. The final jhalla section features rapid strumming and rhythmic intensity, showcasing technical virtuosity.

The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this recording is b87c9169-6f3a-452b-8d1f-b6063a4e7ccf. The label and release date remain undocumented. The piece does not include vocal elements or percussion accompaniment. The raga and tala used in the performance are not specified in the available context.