Based in New Delhi, India, Amarrass Records is a multi-faceted independent record label, artist management company, and event production enterprise. Since 2009, we've been dedicated to a mission of making music sustainable by preserving and reviving traditional folk music and nurturing the creative spirit of both artists and folk instrument makers. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we connect diverse musical cultures with a global audience through high-quality album releases, international tours, and curated events. We are also at the forefront of vinyl revival in India, operating a facility that produces hand-cut records to present our diverse catalog in high fidelity.
About Amarrass Records
Our Artists
Since our inception in 2010, Amarrass has had the privilege of working with a host of stellar artists, including the late Padma Shri Sakar Khan, sindhi sarangi maestro Lakha Khan, the "Global ambassadors of Rajasthani folk" Barmer Boys, and the 71st generation kora virtuoso from Mali, Madou Sidiki Diabatè.
Our roster also includes explorations in psychedelic modern music with Painted Caves, and the shamanic sounds of The Blue Infinity. From the introduction of underground electronic and dub artist such and Audio Pervert, Da Saz to Ravana in collaboration with folk-satirical poet and musician Jumme Khan, as well as the addition of Rehmat-e-Nusrat, a Sufiana qawwali group from Uttarakhand, and internationally acclaimed brothers Ghewar & Firoze on the kamaicha and dholak, we continue working with amazing artists from India and around the world, irrespective of the genre.​
Rehmat-e-Nusrat
Sufiana Qawwals
from Uttarakhand, India
Rehmat-e-Nusrat are a group of self trained young hindu musicians from Uttarakhand who bring a fresh new perspective to the timeless tradition of qawwali music. The group, formed in 2014 by lead vocalist and harmonium virtuoso Sarvjeet Tamta, presents qawwalis by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Sufiyana kalaams by great poets, and original compositions. Signed to Amarrass Records in 2019, they have introduced Sufi and qawwali music to new audiences across North India.
​Royal Opera House, Mumbai
India Habitat Centre, Delhi
Museo Camera Museum
Windmills Craftworks
FabIndia
Throttle Shrottle
Reflections from Naseeruddin Shah
and Ratna Pathak Shah
after experiencing Rehmat-e-Nusrat live
Barmer Boys
India's Global Sufi Folk Ambassadors
Barmer Boys are the next generation of performers carrying forward the centuries-old musical traditions of the Manganiyars. As global ambassadors of Rajasthani folk and Sufi music, the trio brings a bold, 21st-century "folk with attitude" to every stage. Their high-energy performances seamlessly blend soulful Sufi kalaams and Krishna bhajans with celebratory wedding songs and boisterous jams powered by live beatboxing.
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Formed and conceived by Amarrass Records, the group debuted at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival in 2011. Since then, they have performed over 250 concerts in 25 countries, appeared on MTV Coke Studio, and collaborated with global icons like Vieux Farka Touré and Bombino.
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In mid-2025, the band entered a new era with Bhura Khan as their lead singer, bringing the same depth and resonant devotion that defined the group from the start
International
WOMAD (UK), Roskilde Festival (Denmark), Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada), Clockenflap (Hong Kong), FMM Sines (Portugal), Ancient Trance (Germany), Wassermusik (Berlin), and Borneo World Music Expo. WOMAD(UK).
Domestic
Ziro Festival of Music (2015, 2025), NH7 Weekender, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), Royal Opera House Mumbai.
Himali Mou
Mountain Folk from Kumaon
Himali Mou is aKumaoni folk band presenting folk music from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. Rarely heard outside of its birthplace, their music is a vibrant window into the rich cultural heritage of the Kumaon region of the Himalayas. The name "Himali Mou" literally translates to "Himalayan honey," a perfect description for their sweet, happy, high-energy sound.
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The band is, in essence, the folk-music alter-ego of the acclaimed self trained Qawwals, Rehmat-e-Nusrat, with members regrouping to focus on the unique repertoire of Kumaoni folk with one addition, Sarvjeet’s brother, Chandrashekhar Tamta who is a kumaoni folk singer.
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Lead vocalist and flautist Sarvjeet Tamta, who also leads Rehmat-e-Nusrat, guides the group in exploring these precious regional melodies.
Jaipur Literature Festival
Ziro Festival of Music
Almora Literature Festival
India Habitat Centre
Travancore Palace (New Delhi)
Amarrass Nights (Delhi)
Himalayan Baithak
Windmills Craftworks
Royal Opera House, Mumbai
Noor Festival of Lights, Dubai
Ghewar & Firoze Khan
from Hamira, Rajasthan
Ghewar and Feroze Khan are folk royalty. As sons of the late Padma Shri Sakar Khan, their family is the primary custodians of the kamaicha. These internationally acclaimed musicians have spent over four decades representing Indian roots music on the world’s most prestigious stages.
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From deep-rooted traditional sessions in their ancestral village of Hamira to global spectacles, the duo is renowned for technical brilliance and emotional depth. Ghewar’s mastery of the rare, 17-stringed kamaicha and Feroze’s prolific, high-energy dholak rhythms have seen them collaborate with legends like Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Ustad Zakir Hussain.
“The great legacy of the legendary Sakar Khan ji is a heavy burden to carry, but the ease with which the notes flow from Ghewarji’s kamaicha makes one thank the Gods of music.”
- Sarthak Kaushik, Ishq 104.6 FM
2025–26
Jodhpur RIFF: Recurring headliners and "Living Legends" at Mehrangarh Fort.
Amarrass Nights: Regular features at Sunder Nursery and 1AQ, New Delhi.
NMACC (Mumbai): Featured performers in the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s folk heritage series.
Thar Blues: Resident masters for the exclusive Jaisalmer desert music tours (2025–2026).
DJ Ravana
(Shravan Chellapa)
The Architect of Indian Underground Futurism
DJ Ravana (Shravan Chellapa) is a pioneer of Delhi’s underground electronic scene and a visionary on the Amarrass roster. Believing that folk traditions, with their social and political grit, fuel cutting-edge electronic music, he transforms raw thought and ancient narratives into visceral, bass-heavy experiences across Dub, Drum ‘n’ Bass and Noise.
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His landmark album Dubfounded reimagines Rajasthani folk poet Jumme Khan’s spoken word into militant dub and electronic soundscapes, proving how ancient wisdom can pulse through the modern dance floor.
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Ravana’s signature sound blends massive basslines, intricate drum programming, field recordings, turntablism, classical samples and political spoken word into dark, mesmerizing textures. On stage, he collaborates seamlessly with artists like the Barmer Boys and experiments with projects such as fusing Ghalib’s poetry with Dub, creating truly boundary-defying performances.
Amarrass Nights is our signature concert series, organized by Amarrass Records and the Amarrass Society for Performing Arts. Our mission is to support and promote traditional and folk music from India and beyond by creating sustainable ecosystems that nurture these unique art forms. Celebrated for diverse lineups and a mix of musical styles from Rajasthani folk to jazz fusion and hip-hop, these nights bring soul to the city.
Diverse
Lineups
A curation of traditional folk musicians, contemporary visionaries, and international collaborations.
Iconic
Venues
Set against the backdrop of UNESCO World Heritage sites and culturally significant locations like Sunder Nursery and Lodi Gardens in Delhi.
Celebrating Indian Heritage
Dedicated to introducing traditional music forms to modern, global audiences.
Community Focused
To ensure music remains accessible to the next generation, entry is often free for children below 12 years when accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
Our concert series has featured renowned artists like Padma Shri awardees Lakha Khan and the late Sakar Khan, Barmer Boys, Rehmat-e-Nusrat, Mandolin Sisters, Painted Caves, and Mukhtiyar Ali. We have also hosted international collaborations including the Indo-French project Group EPO and the jazz band ghugu’mugu from Nepal. Notable events have included a special program on humorous folk poetry and a collaborative event with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
What the World Is Saying
A number of our albums have received 5star ratings by Songlines, UK.Most recently,
Aga Khan Museum, Toronto made a 3 part docuseries on our work called Searching for the blues.
"4 Stars! Incandescent Sufi voices that incite ecstasy."
"Top 5 Rajasthani albums ever"
"All together now: The quest to save Indian music."
"How Amarrass Records took folk to global acclaim."
" Preserving the passion of India’s roots music"
"A whiff of fresh air in today’s folk scene."
"Latitudes: Global Music You Must Hear."