What is the name and type of instrument popularized by the composer of Rag Shankara, Rag Mala in Jogia?
Rag Shankara, Rag Mala in Jogia Rag Shankara, Rag Mala in Jogia is a studio album by Indian classical musician Ram Narayan, released in 1990. Recorded on 15 and 16 November 1989 in Wyastone Leys near Monmouth, Wales, the album features a "sarangi" performance of the solemn night "raga" "Shankara" and a "ragamala" ("garland of ragas") based on the introspective early morning "raga" "Jogiya" (or "Jogia"). On both tracks, Narayan performs a long non-metrical introduction to unfold the "raga", during which he adds a pulse, until he is joined by the "tabla" (percussion) player to perform a composition.
Lakshmi Shankar Lakshmi Shankar (born Lakshmi Sastri, 16 June 1926 – 30 December 2013) was a noted Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana. She was known for her performances of "khyal", "thumri", and "bhajans". She was the sister-in-law of sitar player Ravi Shankar and the mother-in-law of violinist L. Subramaniam (her daughter Viji (Vijayashree Shankar) Subramaniam being his first wife).