Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan - UK Touring Dates - March 2021

 

DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN - 'Times of the Maharajas' UK touring dates MARCH 2021 + workshops     Award-winning founding musician and Artistic Director - Rahis Bharti - has spent over eighteen years spreading the musical culture of Rajasthan to a worldwide audience. The Dhoad Gypsies' brand new album Times of the Maharajas takes us back to majestic celebrations in palaces of the "Land of the Kings". With an impressive tour history of over 110 countries including venues, festivals and performances to Presidents, Queens and nobility...it is no wonder the Dhoad Gypsies are known as The Cultural Ambassadors of Rajasthan. Witness seven generations of ancient to modern music passed down through the ages in this fascinating country. Dhoad Gypsies are a collective of consummate, wise and spirited musicians, vocalists and dancers of all generations. The mesmerising, spectacular, fabulous show of poets troubadours, musicians, dancers and fakir (fire eater) from the country of Maharajas. With six musicians, one dancer and one Fakir/Fire-eater. The Dhoad Gypsies are dedicated to gathering the leading figures of the Rajasthan musician castes. ​ These are ancient melodies that were handed down to DHOAD's musical director, Rahis Bharti, over several generations from his courtier-musician ancestors, who would sing in the presence of Maharajas at public events like births,marriages and religious ceremonies, or just for entertainment. Sona ra button Banna celebrates the birth of a prince; Dhanra Saheba ji the arrival of the wedding party, and Janwariyo (Romantic Peacock) announcing the coming of the rainy season, a symbol of wealth and the return of a lover.     In the spirit of their forefathers, DHOAD honours the rich, travelling Khan Saheb musical tradition – a musical caste and title given by the Maharajas to the musicians of their court – in true homage to the Rom population who left India over a thousand years ago. Rahis Bharti Muscian & Founder is keeping Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide and has earned him a prestigeous UNESCO Cultural Ambassador award in 2019. Rahis Bharti was captivated at an early age by lively traditional music and dance, which became his life's work and joy. He has been the guardian of authentic traditional music and dance of Rajasthan for many years. Driven by a celebrated legacy and creative fire, Rahis' work keeps Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide. Rahis and his three younger brothers, Teepu Khan, a great and virtuous tabla player and vocalist; Sanjay Khan, the outstanding lead vocalist and harmonium player; and Amrat Hussain, a phenomenal tabla player, are the heart of the DHOAD group. They are the product of more than seven generations of talented musicians, having been taught the music of Rajasthan from their father, Ustad Rafeek, and their great grandfather, Ustad Rasool Buxkhan. Rajasthani music is respected by virtuosos worldwide for its emotion and unparalleled rhythmic speed and complexity. Times of Maharajas is a vibrant dream that tantalizes the senses and transports audiences to the country of the Maharajas, bringing them back to a time here the forefathers played before kings and queens.     PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR TOURING DATES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS PROJECTS : March 2021 Get in touch, contact gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk tel: + 44 (0) 7905 952 374 Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO     ©2020 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374

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