EXPERT KHARTAL PLAYER AND EXCEPTIONAL SUFI VOCALIST

Profile of Artist:

Ghazi Khan’s musical journey started quite early, at the age of 8. Ghazi Khan is based in Rajasthan since birth and hails from a lineage of Manganiyaar musicians.

Gazi Khan, is a living legend, it’s a thrill to watch Gazi Khan play Khartal in perfect rhythm with dholak. The way he creates complex percussion sounds with the four wooden pieces is admirable. He is not only an expert Khartal player, but also an exceptional Sufi Vocalist, and renders authentic folk ragas. His ability to customize and design stage performances is a feather in his cap. He has travelled to all the countries of Europe, Asia and America and participated in all well known folk festivals. He has accompanied with renowned rhythm instrument players like Zakir Hussain, A. R. Rehman and lot more. He has participated in all well known folk festivals and has travelled to all the countries of Europe, Asia and America.

He has setup a musical institute named “Pehchaan” which means identity, as he says that the Manganiyaars are still striving for their true identity in the world of music.

Ghazi Khan’s legacy is widespread in the musical community of Jaisalmer and his efforts in preserving the heritage of folk music are extraordinary.

Contact Detail:

Name:	GAZI KHAN BARNA
Address:	Village- Barna, Post Khuri, District-Jaisalmer Pin – 345001, Rajasthan India
Phone No:	9414150061,9928030462
Whats app No:	9950765308
E-mail Id	gazibarna@hotmail.com
Website	www.gazibarna.com