Lakha Khan
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Lakha Khan Mangniyar | |
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| File:Padma Shri Lakha Khan Manganiar (cropped).jpg Lakha Khan receiving Padma Shri | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lakha Khan |
| Born | 1945 (age 80–81) Raneri, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Genres | Rajasthani folk music, Sufi music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist |
| Instruments | Sindhi sarangi, vocals |
| Associated acts | Dane Khan (son) |
Lakha Khan Mangniyar (born c. 1945) is an Indian folk musician, sarangi player, and vocalist from Rajasthan. He is widely regarded as one of the last remaining masters of the Sindhi sarangi, an instrument intrinsic to the musical traditions of the Manganiyar community. Khan has played a significant role in preserving and promoting Rajasthani folk and Sufi music at both national and international levels.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and training
Lakha Khan was born in the village of Raneri in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, into a family of traditional Manganiyar musicians. He began learning music at a young age, initially studying vocal traditions before training in the Sindhi sarangi. By the age of 12, he had started performing publicly.[5]
Career
Khan’s early career was shaped by the influence of ethnomusicologist Komal Kothari, under whose mentorship he gained opportunities to perform across India. He later toured internationally, introducing the Sindhi sarangi and Rajasthani folk repertoire to audiences in over 40 countries, including the United States, Japan, Russia, and various parts of Europe.[6]
After a brief hiatus from international touring, Khan resumed global performances in the 2010s with Amarrass Records. He played at prestigious platforms such as WOMEX in Finland and the Roskilde Festival in Denmark.[7]
Khan’s repertoire spans Rajasthani folk music, devotional bhajans, and Sufi music, often performed in multiple languages such as Marwari, Sindhi, Hindi, and Punjabi. His music is noted for its intricate melodies and deeply spiritual undertones. He frequently collaborates with his son, Dane Khan, who accompanies him on the dholak.[8]
Awards
Lakha Khan has been honored with several national and state-level awards for his contributions to traditional music.
- Padma Shri (2021): India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the folk arts.[9][10]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2008): Conferred by India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama for his excellence in folk traditions.[11]
- Marudhara Foundation Award: Recognized for his work in preserving Rajasthani heritage.[12]
References
- ↑ Rahman, Azera Parveen (2021-12-09). "Lakha Khan: 'Music is the reason I am here today'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ↑ "राजस्थानी लोक संगीत को पूरी दुनिया में पहचान दिलाने वाले लाखा खान को पदमश्री सम्मान". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ↑ "Rajasthan's dying folk music finds a voice". The New Indian Express. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ↑ "In pursuit of the link between blues and Indian folk". The Indian Express. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ↑ "सारंगी वादक लखां खान, जोधपूर के राणेरी के निवासी, पद्म श्री से अलंकृत". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "Lakha Khan: India's traditional folk historian who sings of Muslims and Hindus". The Independent. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "Sarangi maestro Lakha Khan to perform at Denmark's Roskilde Festival". The Indian Express. 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "Rajasthani folk music: Praising Krishna to the tune of Sindhi Sarangi". Hindustan Times. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "सारंगी वादक लखा खान को पद्मश्री पुरस्कार के लिए नामित किया गया". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "लोक संगीत को दुनिया में पहुंचाने वाले लखां खान अब कहलाएंगे पद्म श्री". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "पद्मश्री पुरस्कार से सम्मानित सारंगी वादक लखां खान की कहानी". ETV Bharat (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2021: राजस्थान के तीन सपूतों को मिला सम्मान". Patrika (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
External links
- Amarrass Records – Lakha Khan profile
- Lakha Khan – Live at WOMEX 2019
- Aga Khan Museum – Artist Bio
- Indian Express – Lakha Khan at Roskilde Festival
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