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
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 entered my veins. Rehmat's singing is not a mere imitation of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan — it has a life of its own."
— Naseeruddin Shah, Actor & Theatre Legend
"The Ghalib piece was a complete surprise. The backup singers were full of life. May they continue to experiment and keep this music alive."
— Ratna Pathak Shah, Actor & Theatre Artist
"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 104.6FM
Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah on Rehmat-e-Nusrat
Rehmat-e-Nusrat | A Night of Sufi Poetry & Qawwali at The Piano Man
Festivals & Venues
Rehmat-e-Nusrat has performed at leading festivals across India, including the Ziro Festival of Music, the Jaipur Literature Festival, the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, the Almora Literature Festival, Himalayan Echoes (Nainital, Uttarakhand), the Serendipity Arts Festival, and the Mahindra Kabira Festival.
Internationally, the group has taken the stage at the Noor Festival of Lights and the Kazan World Music Festival. They have also been featured in global virtual showcases including Sacred Music Seattle and Hothouse Chicago (USA), and the In2Wild Festival (UK).
Their performances span some of India’s most prominent venues, including the Royal Opera House Mumbai, India Habitat Centre, and Sunder Nursery Amphitheatre, along with Museo Camera, The Piano Man, and Rajasthan International Centre.
Their more intimate, baithak-style performances include Soulitude by the Riverside, as well as curated spaces such as Windmills Craftworks, FabIndia, and Throttle Shrottle.
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.
"Incandescent Sufi voices that incite ecstasy."
— Simon Broughton, Songlines UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Latitudes: Global Music You Must Hear."— NPR Music
"A whiff of fresh air in today's folk scene." — Indian Express
"Mangey's voice needs to be heard to be believed."
— Hindustan Times
"Creating a maximum groove with minimal means."
— fROOTS Magazine
Barmer Boys | Desert Folk from Rajasthan | Live at Windmills Craftworks
Barmer Boys | Traditional Manganiyar Folk Music | Live at The Piano Man
Barmer Boys | Live at IHC Samanvay 2026 | India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Barmer Boys | Rajasthani Folk Music Pre-Show Green Room Jam at Windmills Craftworks, Bangalore
International Festivals
Barmer Boys have taken the sound of the Thar Desert to some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including WOMAD Festival, Roskilde Festival, and Distortion Festival.
Rooted in the Manganiyar tradition, their music bridges desert folk with contemporary global soundscapes.
Their international touring circuit spans major platforms such as Wassermusik and Ancient Trance Festival, alongside appearances at Musica Mundo (Holland), Music Meeting (Nijmegen), Festival Marè and Feito A Man (Spain), Mother India Festival (Berlin), and the Gothenburg Festival. They have also performed at the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Harbourfront Centre, as well as global showcases such as Clockenflap, FMM Sines, the Borneo World Music Expo, and leading cultural festivals across Sweden including the Stockholm Culture Festival. Their work has also been featured on MTV Coke Studio.
In India, Barmer Boys made their debut at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival in New Delhi in 2011, and have since headlined the Ziro Festival of Music, NH7 Weekender, and the Jaipur Literature Festival.
They have performed at premier venues such as Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Royal Opera House Mumbai, Rajasthan International Centre, OddBird Theatre, and The Piano Man—where they presented sold-out tribute shows in memory of Mangey Khan in December 2025.
They continue to headline the Thar Blues desert tours in Jaisalmer, bringing their music back to its roots while engaging audiences worldwide.
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.
Himali Mou's performance at the Ziro Music Festival was described by the
New Indian Express as "a revelation of a little-known musical oeuvre," with their pahadi folk songs spanning Jhora, Chanchari, Chapeli, Nyoli and Chaiti leaving a lasting impression on audiences at one of India's most celebrated independent music festivals.
Himali Mou | Live at Ziro Festival | Amarrass Records
Himali Mou Live at Himalayan Baithak | Soulitude by the Riverside, Bhimtal
Himali Mou at Amarrass Nights | An Evening of Song, Dance & Himalayan Folk Music
Himali Mou Live at Himalayan Baithak | A Celebration of Nepali, Kumaoni & Pahadi Folk Music
Festivals & Performances
Himali Mou is a six-member ensemble rooted in the folk traditions of Kumaon, bringing the spirit of the mountains to contemporary stages.
The band has performed at leading cultural platforms including the Jaipur Literature Festival and the Ziro Festival of Music (2023), where they represented the Kumaon region with their evocative Pahadi folk set. They have also featured at the Almora Literature Festival at Malla Mahal as part of the celebrated Subah-e-Pahaad sessions.
Their recent performances include an evening at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (January 2026), titled Himali Mou — Kumaoni & Pahaadi Folk, and an appearance at the India Habitat Centre as part of the Lok Sangeet Sammelan.
They are also regular performers at the Himalayan Baithak, an immersive music retreat curated by Amarrass Records at Soulitude by the Riverside.
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
Leli (The Bird Song) | Ghewar Khan & Firoze Khan Live at Thar Blues | Amarrass Records
Ghewar Khan & Firoze Khan | Masters of Kamaicha & Dholak | Amarrass Records
The Train | Ghewar Khan & Firoze Khan Perform a Composition by Padma Shri Sakar Khan | Live at Amarrass Nights
Raag Khamaj (Folk Raga) | Ghewar Khan & Firoze Khan | Kamaicha & Dholak | Live at Amarrass Nights
Performances & Global Stages
Ghewar and Firoze Khan have carried the rich musical legacy of Rajasthan onto some of the world’s most respected stages, including the acclaimed Jodhpur RIFF and the globally renowned Fez Festival of World Sacred Music.
As part of Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s Desert Slide Project, the duo has toured internationally and shared the stage with maestros such as Zakir Hussain and Sultan Khan. Their work has also been featured on MTV Coke Studio, bringing their sound to a wider global audience.
Venues
In India, the brothers made their Amarrass debut at Amarrass Nights at Sunder Nursery in January 2020. Since then, they have been a recurring presence across key Amarrass platforms, including the Amarrass Terrace Sessions in Gurgaon and the Amarrass Desert Music Festival in New Delhi.
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.
I lose track of how long Ravana has been making gentle ripples in the Indian electronic music scene, but it has been a while. His languid advance through this scene is dotted with moments of visceral artistic clarity, but always with a kind sort of wit."
— Lanky Strum, Medium
Wild City describes him as an artist who gives "an abstract sound to the most burning wounds on his and his listener's socio-political conscience."
DJ Ravana|Breakcore, Jungle & Bass Music | Amarrass Music Festival 2014
Ways of the World (Karigari re Kalyug) | Ravana & Jumme Khan | From the Album Dubfounded
DJ Ravana|Reshma in Dub | Folk Voices, Bass & Breakbeats | Live at Amarrass Nights
DJ Ravana Live at Amarrass Nights |Lodi in New Delhi
Festivals & Venues
Re-emerging under a reinvented moniker, he crafts an eclectic sonic landscape—blending spoken word with drum & bass, jungle, breakcore, and dub.
His landmark Dubfounded album launch unfolded across two iconic stages—Auro Kitchen and Bar (June 6, 2019) and RRAP Music Museum & Hub—in association with the Jaipur Virasat Foundation. The performances featured collaborations with Barmer Boys and folk poet Jumme Khan.
He has also performed at Amarrass Nights at Sunder Nursery Amphitheatre—a celebrated cultural venue set within a UNESCO World Heritage precinct—further cementing his presence within India’s contemporary and traditional music dialogue.
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.
“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
Madou Sidiki Diabaté | Kora Music from Mali | Live at Amarrass Nights
Madou Sidiki Diabaté | Kora Performance | Amarrass Desert Music Festival
Kana Kassi (Don't Cry) | Madou Sidiki Diabaté, Kora Master from Mali | Live in India
Madou Sidiki Diabaté | Master of the 21-String Kora | Live at Amarrass Desert Music Festival
Festivals & Performances
With a career spanning continents, Madou Sidiki Diabatè has performed at over 1,500 concerts and 150+ international festivals across Africa, North America, Europe, and Australia.
His global journey began in 1991, opening for his parents at the renowned Festival Africolor in Paris. Most recently, he headlined the Kora Days Festival 2025 at Bozar, one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural venues.
Madou made his India debut at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival in 2011, with a landmark performance at Siri Fort Auditorium. This concert was later released as Live in India by Amarrass Records.
He returned in 2014 for the iconic Lakha–Madou Project at Lodhi Gardens—a historic musical dialogue between the Rajasthani sarangi and the Malian kora.
Over the years, he has collaborated with globally acclaimed artists including Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Salif Keita, Baaba Maal, and Vieux Farka Touré.
In recognition of his contribution to music and culture, he has been awarded the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et de la Culture.