The poignancy in Rajasthani folk music is something that tugs at the heartstrings, no matter which part of the world you belong to. From their deeply soulful numbers about love and longing to the ...

You’ve heard his voice on songs such as ‘Baawre’ in Luck By Chance (2009); ‘Aitbaar’ from Nobody Killed Jessica (2011) and ‘Chakora’ from Mirzya (2016). And you’ve probably seen him on the widely ...

If you have heard the music of the Manganiyars, you would be familiar with Lakha Khan, the man who represents the folk traditions of Rajasthani music. Sporting a large white moustache and wearing a ...

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Singer Tochi Raina, who is currently in the city, spoke to JT about Rajasthani music and how Jaipur has changed a lot since the first time he visited 25 years ago. Singer Tochi Raina, who is currently ...

A Sufi poem hitches a ride on a saxophone, taking along with it the beats of a tabla and a drum, the rhythm of a khartal and morchang (Rajasthani instruments) and finally surrounds itself with the ...

The Desert KATS from Barmer, Rajasthan enchant with Rajasthani folk melodies. They are brilliant musicians and singers from the Langa community in western Rajasthan. The trio (they are a quartet) were ...

The bandish in Bhimpalasi raga was reinterpreted into a modern avatar by the Merchant brothers along with Rajasthani vocalist Sattar Khan Langa and music director Vishal Dadlani. The raga conveys the ...

Perhaps one of the boldest tribute albums of all times is the one curated by French producer Alain Weber in which he has musicians from across the globe sing their own versions of Bob Dylan songs.

The tunes of Rajasthani folk music will be taking the spotlight at the opening day of the 75th edition of Festival de Cannes, with folk singer Mame Khan set for a special performance. Folk artiste ...

June 21 marks World Music Day. Here’s a look at some Rajasthan rappers who are creating waves in the desert state’s rap scene with their uniqueness and style When you visit Rajasthan as a tourist, ...