rajasthani folk musicians

With a multicultural evening, Sunder Nursery celebrated the festival of Baisakhi with an evening bazaar on Saturday

All the way from Rajasthan, Kutle Khan - along with music handpicked from various parts of the state - reached the hill town to give the audience a taste of Rajasthani folk and sufi besides their regular rock and blues on the first day of the Kasauli Rhythm and Blues festival 2015.

We believe that the symbol of India’s diversity of tradition and culture lies in its music. So, we thought the best way to commemorate the 75 years of independence is through a music festival like this

Following Rajasthani singer Mame Khan saying that folk artistes from Rajasthan don't get due credit after their songs are used in Bollywood films, other artistes also say they feel the need for stricter laws to deal with this issue.

Celebrating its 17th year, Jodhpur RIFF will showcase over 280 roots music performers from around the globe and India between October 16-20 at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. Highlights include international and Rajasthani artists, with notable performances by Éric Mouquet, Sona Mohapatra, and collaborations featuring classical and folk traditions.

The fourth Jodhpur Rajasthan Internal Folk Festival (RIFF), which combines traditional Rajasthani artistes with contemporary India, will be held between Oct 12 and 16 in the desert state.

The Manganiyar Seduction comprises 40 rajasthani folk musicians

Dhruv Ghanekar talks about The Rani and The Rowdy Rajas featuring Ila Arun and himself in a friendly chat with Lisa Antao

Delhiites enjoyed a harmonic blend of Sufi and Rajashani folk music with a hint of rustic charm when Barmer Boys performed at Kathputli in Defence Colony this New Year’s Eve.

Manganiyaar musicians from Rajasthan led by vocalists Bottey Khan and Salim Khan accompanied by Elias Khan on dholak, Bindu Khan on sarangi and Gope Khan in khartal perform at Chowmahalla Palace on Sunday

Performances by more than 200 artistes and craftsman enthralled audiences during the two-day Momasar festival, which concluded on Sunday. Folk artistes from various parts of the state gathered at Momosar village in Churu district to participate in the annual folk music and arts festival.

Swaraag, a folk-fusion band have actually set an example with their recent song. While a few members of the band filmed the song at home, sitting on one’s bed, the rest pitch in digitally.

It was a musical soiree when Delhiites relished a slice of American culture, served with a generous helping of folk tunes from the dusty alleys of Rajasthan.

It was a cultural confluence at Tollygunge Club where an evening of folk music — Dhun: Listen to you soul — was held recently

The festival brought out the spiritual and mystic essence of Indian Folk Music

Efforts have been started to conserve and revive folk music and songs of the Langa and Manganiyar communities.Apart from this, attempts are being made to improve the standard of living of Langa and Manganiyar people.

Folk singers Devu and Gullu Khan may not have heard of the 13th century-old kora, the 21-stringed harp, before, but it is the powerful rhythm of this African instrument, which is linked to the oral tradition of storytelling that draws them to it.

Their characteristic Rajasthani attire and instruments — kamaycha, kartal and dholak — transport listeners to the mystical realms of traditional Rajasthani folk and Sufi music. Meet the Manganiyar Folk Fusion, a group of professional musicians from Rajasthan.

An Israeli who sings qawwali in Hebrew? Who would have thought? That's what makes Shye Ben-Tzur one of the most intriguing acts of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

It was their first public concert in India for the six-member Sri Lankan band Naadro and they took the stage by storm on the last day of the annual Jodhpur folk music festival.

Chennai's music lovers can expect to tune in for a jolly good spell of enchating music in the coming days!

Holi became a party replete with sumptuous food, dance and lots of colours with the city’s party enthusiasts getting together

Sona Mahapatra tells TOI what she finds fascinating about the folk artistes of Rajasthan with whom she will be jamming at the Jodhpur RIFF on October 23

For the next five days, the Blue City is all set to come alive with a range of cultural events.

What happens when Flamenco meets Rajasthani folk? The evening was the brainchild of Gustavo de Aristegui, the ambassador of Spain to India, and Gaj Singh, and was part of the Flamenco and Gypsy Music Festival.

Susheela Raman performs at Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad