Raga Jog - Alap - Jhor (feat. Anindo Chatterjee & Usha Shastri)

Shivkumar Sharma released Raga Jog - Alap - Jhor in a collaborative performance featuring Anindo Chatterjee and Usha Shastri. The recording captures a traditional Hindustani classical music presentation of Raga Jog, structured in three progressive sections: Alap, Jhor, and Jhala. The work does not specify a release year, label, or exact date in the available context.

Shivkumar Sharma performs on the santoor, a hammered dulcimer central to Indian classical music. Anindo Chatterjee accompanies on the tabla, providing rhythmic support. Usha Shastri contributes vocal elements, though the context does not detail her specific role or the extent of her participation. The performance follows the conventional Hindustani format, beginning with Alap, an unmetered, exploratory introduction that establishes the raga’s melodic framework.

The Jhor section follows, introducing a slow rhythmic pulse while maintaining improvisational freedom. The performance concludes with Jhala, characterized by faster tempos and intricate rhythmic interplay between the santoor and tabla. The duration of the recording is 31 minutes and 45 seconds, encompassing the full progression of the raga.

The context does not provide information on the recording’s label, release format, or additional track details. The performance adheres to the principles of Hindustani classical music, emphasizing improvisation, raga development, and rhythmic complexity.