Mame Khan – Folk and Sufi Singer
Mame Khan – Music Diamond of Rajasthan
Mame Khan belongs to a family of master
singers, who perform a unique oral tradition
since more then fifteen generations. His vibrant
and soulful voice owe much to the influence of
his late father Ustad Rana Khan. Mame Khan has
travelled the world with his unique Folk and Sufi
composition, which are deeply rooted in the
desert of Rajasthan. He belongs to the
Manganiyar community from Rajasthan and his
musical journey started in a small village called
Satto, in the heart of the desert – West India
Rajasthan.
From Europe to Africa from America to the Gulf Countries, Mame Khan has always put
a spell on his audience, taking them on a soul journey into music. Today he is also well
known for his Coke Studio @ MTV performance with Amit Trivedi and his Bollywood
movie songs in Luck by Chance, No one Killed Jessica, I am and Goray Gondogol.
In the beginning of 2014 he won the prestigious “Music Diamonds of Rajasthan
Award”.
Glimpses of the past
3000 + venues
...50 + countries
Numerous
Bollywood
super hits
Mame Khan & Ensemble
Mame Khan & Ensemble
Mame Khan Manganiyar and his Indian Ensemble has been learning and
playing music together since childhood on. Even their parents and grand
parents learned and played together for all most all their life. Music and
Rhythm are their language to talk to any kind of audience, either in India or
around the world.
The members of Mame Khan´s ensemble include some of the fines Folk and
Sufi artist from Rajasthan, India. They play the old, traditional and almost
extinguished Rajasthan instruments such as Kamaycha, Sharangi, DoubleFlute, Morchang and Karthal.
Mame Khan & Fusion Projects
Mame Khan & Fusion Projects
Mame Khan is keen to explore different types of music and dance, combining old
and new. In the past years he and likeminded artist have created unique programs
and projects, crossing boarders of language, culture and styles. From “music for a
cause” to unique dance fusions, Mame Khan is always open for new ways and to
widen his horizon.
The Manganiyars
The Manganiyars
Belonging to the Muslim faith, but supported
by the patrons, belong to the Rajput desert
clans, the Manganiyars sing the praises both
of the great Sufi saints and of the god Krishna.
These splendid virtuoso musicians combine
the popular mystical and secular traditions of
the desert with those of the courts of the
maharajas.
From childhood the music is heard and imbibed along with their mother's milk. The
music is an indispensable component of functions such as weddings, engagements,
and births. There is an uncountable number of songs for such occasions. There are
also many songs associated with planting and harvesting. In these activities the
villagers routinely sing of their hopes, fears and aspirations.
Nowadays the musical performances of the Manganiyars ranging from traditional
village settings to the biggest stages of the world, are in high demand not only
because of their unique voices and instruments but non the less because they move
the audience form greatest, deepest joy to tears of happiness.
Folk and Sufi Music from the Thar Desert
Mame Khan sings a fine blend of Folk and Sufi music in is very
own musical style. He brings together the traditional
Manganiyar instruments from the Thar Desert and age old
lyrics based on oral tradition.
Many of these instruments are a rare specialty from Rajasthan
and hardly known any more.
Tanbura
Dholak
Kartal
Dhol
Morchang
Kamaycha
Sharangi
Harmonium
Algoza
Rajasthani Folk Dance
Mame Khan and Ensemble perform regular with traditional Folk Dancers from
Rajasthan. The dancers showcase the colourful and vibrant dance such as:
Kalbelia Dance
Ghoomar Dance
Chari Dance
Terah Taal
Bhavai Dance
Bookings
• Mame Khan and Ensemble
( 8-10 Members)
• Mame Khan and Ensemble & Dance
(8-11 Members)
• Mame Khan Festival set up
( 15-20 Members)
• Mame Khan Fusion Projects
(8-10 Members)
• Special set ups on request
Links & Contact
For Booking contact: mamekhanmusic@gmail.com
+ 91 9971246383, +91 9829725721
www.mamekhan.com
Sand Storm Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMP6cQ9rekQ
Paris, Culture de Monde Arab: http://youtu.be/eFxafwJvGw8
Coke Studio Season 2: http://youtu.be/1gukvtH_a3I
Jaipur Live (sufi song): http://youtu.be/bT1bwPm5suM
Sufi song: http://youtu.be/di-mNBLEN5c
Rajasthan Folk Dance: http://youtu.be/_HlOt8YkWbM
Lolee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtXRshxL7KI
Thank you