Folk music of Rajasthan

  • Algoza is a state folk ‘Sushir’(Wind) musical instrument.
  • It has two flutes with four holes. 
  • Two Algozas are played simultaneously by placing them in the mouth.’Sa’ vowel from one and a different vowel from the other coming out. It plays with nakasansi.
  • Famous player: Ramnath choudhary(by Nose) 
Algoza by Ramnath choudhary

There are many musical casts in Rajasthan, some of them are

musical casts of rajasthan
Musical CasteSpecification
LangaResides in western RajasthanStyle: MandMusical instrument: SarangiIn spite of being Muslim, celebrates Hindu festivals.
ManganiyarIn Jaisalmer,Bikaner,Barmer regionsMusical instrument: khartal, kamacha.Sing ‘Jangra’ songs.
JogiFollowers of Nath sactMusical instrument: Sarangi, Iktara.Sing byavla of Bhrathari,shivji
BhopaBhopa is a storyteller who narrates it in front of audiences.Musical instrument: Ravanhatta(pabuji’s bhopa), Tandura(ramdevji’s bhopa)
KalbeliaProfessional tribe Musical instruments: pungi, khanjari
DhadhiResides in western rajasthanMusical instrument: sarangi, rabab
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