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.
World Music - Diverse Lineups
Iconic Venues
Celebrating Indian Heritage
Community Focused
Amarrass Making Music Sustainable
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.
How Amarrass Records Took Folk
Music to Global Acclaim
Label's first official record release.
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.
" Preserving the passion of India’s roots music"
"Top 5 Rajasthani albums ever"
"All together now: The quest to save Indian music."
"How Amarrass Records took folk to global acclaim."
"Indian Record Label Hits The Road To Save Traditional Music"
Himali Mou
Our Artists
Rehmat-e-Nusrat
​DJ Ravana
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.​
Madou Sidiki Diabaté
Barmer Boys
​Ghewar & Firoze Khan
Rehmat-e-Nusrat
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.
"It is an aural punch in the gut, delivered with a velvet glove. The raw power of Sarvjeet Tamta's vocals... make one shake one's head in wonder."
— Sarthak Kaushik, Ishq 104.6 FM
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Barmer Boys
Global Ambassadors of Rajasthani Folk Music
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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"Incandescent Sufi voices that incite ecstasy"
— Songlines, UK ★★★★
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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.​
"Sublime. The analog nature of the instruments shines through in the peaceful setting" — Village Square
"Transportive — showcasing diverse musical styles from the mountains, rarely heard outside them" — Free Press Journal
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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.​
“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
DJ Ravana
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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"The Indian musician using electronica as a political weapon"
— The National News​
Madou Sidiki Diabatè
71st generation kora player from Mali
Madou Sidiki Diabatè is a 71st generation kora player from Mali, carrying forward one of West Africa’s most revered musical traditions. In his hands, the kora, a 21-string harp, becomes an orchestra of harmonies, rhythms, and melodies. Madou preserves the deep-rooted essence of the traditional sound while seamlessly blending his own jazz influences.
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“Madou Sidiki Diabatè... sounds not of this world at all. His rippling, harp-like arpeggios and dizzyingly complex interlocking melodies seem to descend on warm wings from a yearning heaven of billowing, fragrant heat.” — Daniel Spicer, The Wire