Critical Recognition & Global Media
Amarrass Records has established a global benchmark for high-fidelity field recordings, earning international acclaim for preserving the soul of folk traditions. Amarrass’ work has been recognized in the UNESCO Creative Economies Report and featured in NPR, The New York Times, BBC, Songlines, Rolling Stone India, The WIRE-Adventures in Modern Sound, The Independent, fROOTS, Downbeat, amongst others.
Mitha Bol: Rajasthan Field Recordings Vol. 1
Capturing the raw essence of Manganiyar music.
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Banko Ghodo
An evocative exploration of the desert’s rhythmic heritage.
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Sakar Khan: At Home
An intimate recording of a master in his element.
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Most recently, Aga Khan Museum, Toronto made a 3 part docuseries on our work called Searching for the Blues.
15
critically acclaimed album releases
25+
countries toured across North America, Europe, and Asia
300+
music videos published in the public domain
100+
India's first boutique hand-cut vinyl workshop
100+
live shows at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival and Amarrass Nights
100+
traditional instruments crafted and sold
Impact and Global Outreach
In service to its mission, Amarrass has produced 15 albums, many of them critically acclaimed, and over 300 music videos published on our channel in the public domain. We have toured musicians such as
LAKHA KHAN & BARMER BOYS
across
North America, Europe, and India.
Live Curations: The Amarrass Stage
Over 100 Shows
Here, we have presented Indian audiences to music from around the world by presenting artists such as:
Vieux Farka Toure (Mali), Madou Diabate (Mali), Baba Zula (Turkey), DJ Tudo (Brazil), Dawda Jobarteh (Ghana), Grammy nominee Bombino (Niger), Painted Caves (Palestine/USA), and Guy Buttery (South Africa), among others.
at The Amarrass Desert Music Festival and Amarrass Nights
(at Lodi and later at Sunder Nursery).
Albums & Artist Milestones
We operate on the principles of fair trade, working directly with folk musicians and instrument makers to ensure ancient traditions thrive in the modern global economy.
Critical Acclaim and Reviews
5 Star Excellence
Amarrass releases have earned the prestigious 5 star rating from Songlines UK, including the debut double album Mitha Bol / Banko Ghodo and Sakar Khan’s At Home.
The Lakha Khan Legacy
Amarrass releases have earned the prestigious 5 star rating from Songlines UK, including the debut double album Mitha Bol / Banko Ghodo and Sakar Khan’s At Home.
Touring the World
Amarrass releases have earned the prestigious 5 star rating from Songlines UK, including the debut double album Mitha Bol / Banko Ghodo and Sakar Khan’s At Home.
Global Artist
Collaborations
Amarrass has presented and recorded a diverse roster of international icons at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival and Amarrass Nights.
Bombino (Niger)
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Grammy nominee and Tuareg guitar legend
Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
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The world’s first female Kora virtuoso
Vieux Farka Touré and Madou Sidiki Diabaté (Mali)
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Masters of West African string traditions
BaBa ZuLa (Turkey)
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Psychedelic folk rock innovators
Painted Caves (Palestine/USA) & Guy Buttery (South Africa)
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Pioneers of global acoustic fusion
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."