Kadar Khan who plays sindhi sarangi is one of the respected musicians among his community. The ease with which he plays various notes on his instrument and the calmness which he radiates in his singing while supporting the main vocalists in a group, is something that brings smile to any listener. His repertoire includes ragas

Habib Khan Langa is a versatile musician who masters more than three instruments. Apart from Sarangi, he can also play Algoja, Morchang and often acts as a supporting vocalist in the group. With his Algoja, he can play sweet ragas for occasions such as births, weddings and enlighten the ambience. And his morchang can fill

Asin Khan, being one of the youngest Saarangi players, handles the instrument with utmost delicacy. Taking the audience on a magical journey is an effortless task for him. It is true in every sense to say he is an example of how youngsters can carry forward a legacy, when a skill is passed on to

Hayat Khan who has many awards to his recognition is indeed an ‘Ustad’ in playing Sarangi. This versatile musician not just expertizes in Sarangi, but also plays Morchang and is a vocalist too. Hayat Khan whose talent has taken him all around the world works for the Song and drama division under Ministry of communication

It’s a thrill to watch Gazi Khan play Khartal in perfect rhythm with dholak. The way he creates complex percussion sounds with the four wooden pieces is admirable. He is not only an expert Khartal player, but also an exceptional Sufi Vocalist, and renders authentic folk ragas. His ability to customize and design stage performances

Meherdin Langa, an ex-sarpanch of his village, Barnawa, is a versatile musician. He plays many instruments and is one of the very few musicians to master the rare instrument Surinda. While his sarangi provides rhythm to the vocalist, his beautiful melodies of algoja add sweetness in the air. He performs with vocalists such as Bundu

Malaram belongs to a nomadic caste Gawaria who sell bangles and other cosmetic products in villages. He adopted playing an autophone instrument called Morchang (Jaw’s harp) which he learnt from his father. Having performed in multiple cities like Bangalore, Calcutta, Mumbai, Delhi etc, MalaramGawaria plays Morchang most fluently. His rendering of the highs and lows

Kadar Khan who plays sindhi sarangi is one of the respected musicians among his community. The ease with which he plays various notes on his instrument and the calmness which he radiates in his singing while supporting the main vocalists in a group, is something that brings smile to any listener. His repertoire includes ragas

Habib Khan Langa is a versatile musician who masters more than three instruments. Apart from Sarangi, he can also play Algoja, Morchang and often acts as a supporting vocalist in the group. With his Algoja, he can play sweet ragas for occasions such as births, weddings and enlighten the ambience. And his morchang can fill

Asin Khan, being one of the youngest Saarangi players, handles the instrument with utmost delicacy. Taking the audience on a magical journey is an effortless task for him. It is true in every sense to say he is an example of how youngsters can carry forward a legacy, when a skill is passed on to

It’s a thrill to watch Gazi Khan play Khartal in perfect rhythm with dholak. The way he creates complex percussion sounds with the four wooden pieces is admirable. He is not only an expert Khartal player, but also an exceptional Sufi Vocalist, and renders authentic folk ragas. His ability to customize and design stage performances

Meherdin Langa, an ex-sarpanch of his village, Barnawa, is a versatile musician. He plays many instruments and is one of the very few musicians to master the rare instrument Surinda. While his sarangi provides rhythm to the vocalist, his beautiful melodies of algoja add sweetness in the air. He performs with vocalists such as Bundu

Hayat Khan is skilled at playing Murli and Misak. The blend of the sounds of his Murli with those of Ram Din khan’s Misak or Surnai is magical. s of his Murli with those of Ram Din khan’s Misak or Surnai is magical. Location: Bhunia, Barmer, Rajasthan Phone: +91 9660961078

Kadar Khan who plays sindhi sarangi is one of the respected musicians among his community. The ease with which he plays various notes on his instrument and the calmness which he radiates in his singing while supporting the main vocalists in a group, is something that brings smile to any listener. His repertoire includes ragas

Asin Khan, being one of the youngest Saarangi players, handles the instrument with utmost delicacy. Taking the audience on a magical journey is an effortless task for him. It is true in every sense to say he is an example of how youngsters can carry forward a legacy, when a skill is passed on to

Kamruddin Khan has learnt the art of playing Algoja from the proficient Dodha Khan. He is now an expert who has in-depth knowledge about ragas. He plays for various occasions and his melodies can add grace to the atmosphere. Location: Village: Beejrad, District:Barmer, Rajasthan Phone: +91 9982858795 Other areas of interest: Lecture demonstration

Anwar Khan is a professional Manganiar musician who is one of the leading vocalists of folk, Sufi and traditional music of western Rajasthan. His intelligence in establishing communication with audiences from varied cultural backgrounds, understanding and tradition, the correctness of his lyrics and his commitment to inter faith worship, lends richness and depth to his

Gazi Khan, is an exceptional musician, with a rare voice, and sings softly and in the lower octaves. His voice may often get lost in the group, but those who hear his solo performances, go back with a special memory. His style with pronounced “gamak” is reminiscent of south Indian classical music, but it blends

Multan Khan, brother of the Kamayacha expert Late Chanan Khan, leads the group as a vocalist. He masters the semi-classical genre of folk music called Jangra and also several other folk songs that portray the richness of traditional ceremonies such as royal procession, birth of a child and also songs which narrate the stories of

Nek Mohammed is another exceptional singer belonging to Barnawa village. When he starts singing with his powerful voice, he leaves the listener with great awe. The clarity in his voice and pronunciation of words is something that attracts the attention of audience. The repertoire of his music include folk songs related to seasons, festivals, weddings,

Asin Khan, being one of the youngest Saarangi players, handles the instrument with utmost delicacy. Taking the audience on a magical journey is an effortless task for him. It is true in every sense to say he is an example of how youngsters can carry forward a legacy, when a skill is passed on to

Dodha Khan is one of the senior most Satara /Pawa Jodi or Aljoga players in the community. He has traveled far and wide across the globe mesmerizing the audience with the varied folk ragas he plays on his Aljoga. He learnt this art from a well known musician from Pakistan, Ustad Misri Jamali, and contributed

Sawan Khan is a highly expressive personality who plays the Algoja in an attractive manner. When he picks up his instrument and starts playing a tune, the listener has no choice but to get involved in his swaying melody. He has unique style of explaining his music to the audience in a language that is

Gazi Khan, is an exceptional musician, with a rare voice, and sings softly and in the lower octaves. His voice may often get lost in the group, but those who hear his solo performances, go back with a special memory. His style with pronounced “gamak” is reminiscent of south Indian classical music, but it blends

Multan Khan, brother of the Kamayacha expert Late Chanan Khan, leads the group as a vocalist. He masters the semi-classical genre of folk music called Jangra and also several other folk songs that portray the richness of traditional ceremonies such as royal procession, birth of a child and also songs which narrate the stories of

Askar Khan Langa is one of the extraordinary singer from the Barnawa community of the Langa musicians. He sings with other vocalists such as Bundu Khan, Nek Mohammad, Kadir Khan, MehruddinLanga and other musicians from his village. When he sings with his group, one can feel the special tone-quality of his voice which gels with

Lakha Khan who is also a vocalist, is perhaps the greatest exponent of the Sindhi Sarangi. He was born in the village of Raneri in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, into a family of traditional musicians from the Manganiyar community. Today, Lakha Khan is one of the last remaining Manganiyars to have mastered this complex instrument

Kadar Khan who plays sindhi sarangi is one of the respected musicians among his community. The ease with which he plays various notes on his instrument and the calmness which he radiates in his singing while supporting the main vocalists in a group, is something that brings smile to any listener. His repertoire includes ragas

Malaram belongs to a nomadic caste Gawaria who sell bangles and other cosmetic products in villages. He adopted playing an autophone instrument called Morchang (Jaw’s harp) which he learnt from his father. Having performed in multiple cities like Bangalore, Calcutta, Mumbai, Delhi etc, MalaramGawaria plays Morchang most fluently. His rendering of the highs and lows

Hayat Khan is skilled at playing Murli and Misak. The blend of the sounds of his Murli with those of Ram Din khan’s Misak or Surnai is magical. s of his Murli with those of Ram Din khan’s Misak or Surnai is magical. Location: Bhunia, Barmer, Rajasthan Phone: +91 9660961078

For Gula Khan, who comes across as a quiet person, playing the Murli is a means to convey his thoughts to the audience. He strongly believes that this art must be preserved for generations to come. Be it a wedding or a festival, his tunes can light up the ambience instantly. Instrument: Murli Location: Mate katala,

Hakim Khan plays and he is known for the clarity he plays all the notes with. His repertoire includes ragas, jangra shaili geet, Meerabai, Tulsidas, Kalidas and Surdas bhajans. He has also travelled to places for performances. He sings for all occasions such as weddings, births, festivals and other ceremonies. Location: Gram post- Village: Harwa,

Born into a traditional manganiyar community, the skill for playing Kamayacha comes quiet naturally to Chanan Khan. His Kamayacha, which has been passed on to him by his grand father was bought for Rs 7 and has been kept intact since then by his family. Underlining the fact that music has always been the most