For nearly six decades, Leela Somani has learnt, recorded and preserved Rajasthani folk songs. A new book tells her story. In Marwari, 78-year-old Leela Somani’s mother tongue, there is an old saying: ...

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – In his music, the tale is always continual. The narratives do not let go of the past but never shy away from embracing the sensibilities of the present. When he sings, multiple ...

There are those who train to be musicians. Then there are those who seem to be just born with it, to whom musical genius comes naturally. Rajasthani folk artiste Asin Khan Langa (35) seems to belong ...

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 ...

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 track 'Chaudhary', composed by Amit Trivedi for Coke Studio, is back in new form this time featuring singers Jubin Nautiyal, Yohani and Mame Khan. The song, written by Shelle, is a folk-fusion and ...