Rameshwar & Group - Dhol Players from Rajasthan at Baajaa Gaajaa 2010

Featured here is Rameshwar Dholi from Barmer District of Rajasthan. His fellow musicians are Mangilal, Bharat, and Govind. As an 8th generation drummer, Rameshwar is continuing his family's hereditary profession by performing and by teaching the youngsters of his community. There are 7 members in his family including him -- Mother, 2 brothers, wife and 2 children. Dhol is the main source of income for his family. The main patrons of the art and the musicians are the Thakurs of their village, Shri Hukum Singh & Shri Mahesa Sardar.

Rameshwar and group appeared courtesy Smt. Bina Kak, Minister for Culture and Tourism (Govt. of Rajasthan) and the Jaipur Virasat Foundation.

In addition to the various dance genres that dhol accompanies (garba, bhangara, gair, ghoomar), the instrument was used in the past to create awareness of impending dangers in the village, including fires.

Baajaa Gaajaa: Music from 21st Century India is an annual three day event organized by Underscore Records Pvt. Ltd.

Baajaa Gaajaa is dedicated to the diversity of Indian music, and to independent artistes and record labels in India. Started in 2009 by vocalist Shubha Mudgal and tabla player Aneesh Pradhan, the Festival features the following events in a span of three days:

- An expo featuring independent artistes, record labels, organizations, institutions, instrument makers, dealers and others
- Three specially curated evening performances at the splendid Ishanya amphitheater
- Open Stage performances every day for which artistes can register to perform
- Seminars on themes focusing on Indian music
- Film screenings followed by discussions with the Directors.

Other episodes in this series of videocasts will feature other forms of music and activities showcased at Baajaa Gaajaa 2010.

Interviewer - Camera - Editing by Sudev Sheth

This videocast is made possible by the generous support of the Ford Foundation.

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Music

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• Baajaa Gaajaa
• Pune
• Music
• Education
• Underscore Records
• Shubha Mudgal
• Aneesh Pradhan
• Rameshwar
• Dhol
• Rajasthan
• Barmer
• Traditional
• Folk
• Percussion
• Sudev Sheth