Rhythm of Rajasthan
Rhythm of Rajasthan is a vibrant group of hereditary caste musicians of Langa and Manganiar communities and a dancer from the Kalbelia tribe, established with the intention of creating an exciting fusion of traditional rhythms and melodies of the different communities of the western region of Rajasthan, India
All of the group members have worked with many musicians from the northern region of India and have gained remarkable experience touring the world.
Rhythm of Rajasthan Group Members
Kachra Khan Manganiar, vocals
Faqir Khan Manganiar, percussion & vocals
Habib Khan Langa, strings & winds
Zakab Khan Manganiar, vocals
Rais Khan, winds & percussion
Suva Devi, dancer
Nitin Nath Harsh, group director
Kachra Khan Manganiar, vocals
Faqir Khan Manganiar, percussion & vocals
Habib Khan Langa, strings & winds
Zakab Khan Manganiar, vocals
Rais Khan, winds & percussion
Suva Devi, dancer
Nitin Nath Harsh, group director
The group toured the USA in September of 2009 with a memorable performance in September at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, in a bill that also featured Anoushka Shankar. During the same tour, the group also performed in the Chicago World Music Festival and the 5th Annual New York Gypsy Festival. Previously, they also appeared in Berkeley, San Francisco, Houston, and Buffalo, and participated in the 2nd International Sufi Music Festival in Amman, Jordan, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Jordan Music Forum. Their performance was so well received that His Royal Highness, Prince El Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan, honoured the group in the closing ceremony of the Festival.
See Rhythm of Rajasthan perform live with Kiran Ahluwalia at Koerner Hall in Toronto on January 22, 2011 at 8:00p.m.
Click HERE for more information about the concert.
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