Jog: Alap, jhor, jhala

Inde du Nord: L’art de la vichitra vîna is a studio album released on June 3, 2002, under the Ocora label. The recording presents a performance of North Indian classical music centered on the vichitra vîna, a fretless slide instrument traditional to the Hindustani classical tradition. The album features a single extended track titled Jog, rendered in the raga Jog framework.

The performance spans 24 minutes and 52 seconds and follows the conventional alap-jhor-jhala structure. The alap section introduces the raga through a gradual, unmetered exploration of its melodic contours. The jhor segment transitions into a rhythmic pulse, while the jhala concludes with rapid, percussive strokes characteristic of instrumental virtuosity. Gopal Krishan performs on the vichitra vîna, accompanied by Latif Ahmed Khan on the tabla.

The album was issued in CD format as part of Ocora’s series documenting regional classical traditions. The label specializes in ethnomusicological recordings, and this release aligns with its focus on preserving and disseminating lesser-documented instrumental forms. No additional tracks, liner notes, or session details are provided in the available context. The recording date and location remain unconfirmed.