Friday, 28 January 2011


FOLK SINGERS


Manganiyars : The artist of this group have performed in may foreign lands. They are mainly living in Jaisalmer & Barmer districts of western Rajasthan. Their main Jajmans are Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer. They have folk composition for every occasion and the main instruments used by them are Kamayacha, Surinda and Murla.

Artist history : Some artists in this group now well known names in India and International stage. Some of these artists of International fame also features in many of publicity brouchers and calendars of Rajasthan Tourism.

Note : * Please note that Tarazoo Dance, Kalbelia Dance and Chakri Dance are very fast moving dances.
* Bhawai Dance will play by the artist on sword, nails, pieces of glass with around 10-12 pots on her head.

1 comment: