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V. G. Jog
vn, 1922-2004 IN, Mumbai
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A.k.a. Vishnu Govind Jog
Vishnu Govind Jog, better known as V. G. Jog (22 February 1922 – 31 January 2004), was an Indian violinist. He was the foremost exponent of the violin in the Hindustani music tradition in the 20th century, and is credited for introducing this instrument into Hindustani music.Jog was a disciple of Baba Allauddin Khan. He performed and recorded with many of the greatest Hindustani musicians of the 20th century (including Bismillah Khan) and toured the world. He frequently performed for All India Radio's Calcutta division. He received the Padma Bhushan award in 1982.
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Plays With
| Jnan Prakash Ghosh |
| V. Balsara |
Popular Tracks 
Rag Jog on Pandit V.G. Jog - Violin by V. G. Jog & Zakiir Hussain Rag Rageshri on Moment Records - A Collection by Zakir Hussain Raga Kajri - Kaharva Tal on 75th Birthday Release by V. G. Jog Raga Kirwani - Drut Teental on 75th Birthday Release by V. G. Jog Raga Kirwani - Alap on 75th Birthday Release by V. G. Jog Rag Rageshri on Pandit V.G. Jog - Violin by V. G. Jog & Zakiir Hussain Raag - Ahir Bhairav on Classical Instrumental - Sarod & Violin by Traditional, Amjad Ali Khan & V. G. Jog Raga Madhuvanti on Raga Madhuvanti by Bismillah Khan & V. G. Jog Raga Kirwani - Vilambit Teental on 75th Birthday Release by V. G. Jog Dhun on Eastern Meditations: Over 6 Hours of Relaxing Indian Music by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Classical Duets Vol 1 | V. G. Jog, Tarun Bhattacharya | 2009 | Album |
| 75th Birthday Celebration | V. G. Jog | 1996 | Album |
| Waves Of Ecstasy (Vol. 3) | V. G. Jog | 1995 | Album |
| Waves Of Ecstasy Violin (Vol.1) | V. G. Jog | 1995 | Album |
| Contours Of The Mind | V. G. Jog | 1995 | Album |
| Waves Of Ecstasy (Vol. 2) | V. G. Jog | 1995 | Album |
| Monsoon Raga | V. G. Jog & Tarun Bhattacharya | 1993 | Album |
| Violin | V. G. Jog, Zakir Hussain | 1991 | Album |
| Violin | V. G. Jog | 1991 | Single |
| Jugalbandi - Duet For Violin And Guitar: Raga Bageswari | V. G. Jog, Brij Bhushan Kabra | 1988 | Album |
| Jugalbandi Harmonium And Violin | V. G. Jog & Jnan Prakash Ghosh | 1985 | Album |
| Ragas: Jogkaus Khamaj | V. G. Jog Tabla: Ghulam Abbas Khan | 1983 | Album |
| Raga Mood | Vilayat Khan, Imrat Khan, Bismillah Khan, V. G. Jog | 1982 | Compil. |
| Violin Recital | V. G. Jog | 1982 | Album |
| The Distinctive Two, Violin & Flute Jugalbandi | V. G. Jog And Hariprasad Chaurasia | 1978 | Album |
| Violin & Shehnai - Jugalbandi | V. G. Jog, Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan | 1977 | Album |
| Raga Shyam Kalyan / Raga Des / Dhun | V. G. Jog | 1970 | Album |
| Shenai & Violin | Bismillah Khan & V. G. Jog | 1968 | Album |
| Instrumental - Violin And Tabla | V. G. Jog & Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakhwa | 1968 | Single |
| Manik Varma | Manik Varma & V. G. Jog | 1965 | Album |
| Duets | Bismillah Khan & V. G. Jog | 1965 | Album |
| Raga Kedara / Raga Chandrakauns | Bismillah Khan & V. G. Jog | 1963 | Album |
| Bismillah Khan With V. G. Jog | Bismillah Khan With V. G. Jog | 1962 | Album |
| वायलीन - पीलू / वायलीन - जै जै वन्ती | V. G. Jog | 1945 | Album |
| वायलन - खम्माच / देस (साज संगीत) | V. G. Jog | 1945 | Album |
| व्हायोलीन और तबला - राग बहार - जुगल बंदी / व्हायोलीन और तबला - राग नट - बिहाग | V. G. Jog, Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakhwa | 1945 | Album |
| Violin Gat | V. G. Jog | Single | |
| Instrumental - Violin & Shehanai | V. G. Jog And Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan | Single |
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