“Bandhej” – Binding memories with music

Rupa Rahul Bajaj Center for Environment and Art along with the Baithak Foundation are delighted to host musicians from the Manganiar community in an event called
“Bandhej” – Binding memories with music

To briefly introduce the artists:

Badal Khan : He is the senior Manganiar musician of the Manganiar community. He is a versatile singer of the Sindhi repertoire. He sings Sindhi largely poets such as Buleshah, Shah Bitai, and Pir Jilani and also sings ballads of Heer Ranjha, Dhola MaruAchal Khichi, etc.

Multan Khan : He is a legendary singer from the Manganiar community who sings for their Rajpurohit Patrons. He sings songs related to life cycle songs right from birth, wedding & and death and on annual cycle events.

Hakim Khan : At the age of 75, he plays Kamaicha (the main string instrument of the Manganiar community). He has a vast knowledge of folk ragas of Manganiar repertoire. He has been conferred the SNA National Award for his excellence in playing Kamiarcha throughout his life, and he accompanies almost every singer of the Manganiar community.

Kutala Khan He is another Dholak player and has been a dexterous percussionist accompanied by Manganiyar musicians and groups.

A musical evening with the doyens of Manganiyar musical tradition of Marwar, Rajasthan.