Blue Frog and Jodhpur RIFF hosted the Rajasthan Night featuring the Langa of Marwar
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The Langa are one of the better known traditional folk singers and musician communities of the desert state of Rajasthan. Both the Surnaiya Langa (who play the Surnai, an aerophonic instrument) and the Sarangiya Langa perform on special occasions for the ‘Sindhi Sipahi’ community, who has been their traditional patrons for centuries. Till today, the Langa receive remuneration in the form of cash and kind from their patrons; camel or cattle are highly valued gifts. The Langa are also the traditional genealogists (in oral form) for their patron’s families.
The
Sarangiya Langa are well known for reciting and singing a variety of
poetic styles, traditionally to the accompaniment of the chordophonic
‘Sarangi’ – a string intrument played with a bow.It is incredible that
in spite of rural poverty and the influence of media, some among the
Langa community have managed to retain their traditional verve and charm
and continue to stay connected at
he
Sarangiya Langa are well known for reciting and singing a variety of
poetic styles, traditionally to the accompaniment of the chordophonic
‘Sarangi’ – a string intrument played with a bow.It is incredible that
in spite of rural poverty and the influence of media, some among the
Langa community have managed to retain their traditional verve and charm
and continue to stay connected at root.
About the Main Artists:
Nek Mohammad Langa – 50yrs old – Vocalist – Nek Mohammad
learn t this art from his Guru Rahmat Khan Langa. He has been singing
for the past 30 years and has attended many festivals in India and
internationally. A few festivals in which he has participated in India
include ‘Saptak’, ‘Apna Utsav’, ‘Jaipur Heritage International
Festival’, and ‘Jodhpur RIFF’. He has traveled internationally to
Russia, Paris, Germany, America, Belgium, Japan and Singapore to perform
at Festivals.
Mubarak Langa – 42yrs old – Vocalist – Mubarak has
learned the art from his Guru Hyatt Mohammad Langa. He has been singing
and performing for the past 27years. A few festivals in which he has
participated in India include ‘Saptak’, ‘Apna Utsav’, ‘Jaipur Heritage
International Festival’, and ‘Jodhpur RIFF’. He has traveled
internationally to America, Dubai, Kenya, Japan, Australia and Singapore
to perform at Festivals.
Kasam Khan Langa – 25yrs old – Dholak player – Kasam
learned to play the Dholak from his Guru Nek Mohammad Langa. He has been
playing Dholak since the age of 10yrs. He has performed at festivals in
Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kolkata. He has also performed at
international festivals in Australia and Paris.
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