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Khartal guru Gafur Khan and his son Firoj Khan of Jhaphli Kala
Gafur Khan, Firoj Khan
Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Gafur Khan is one of the finest Khartal players of the Manganiyar community. He has had the opportunity to witness and receive guidance under learned musicians at his home. This picture shows him with his son, who is also trained in playing Khartal.
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- Title: Khartal guru Gafur Khan and his son Firoj Khan of Jhaphli Kala
- Creator: Gafur Khan, Firoj Khan
- Rights: Banglanatak.com
- About the craft: Manganiyars are hereditary communities of traditional folk musicians living mostly in the Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of western Rajasthan. Their music has survived decades owing to the Jajmani system which is fundamental to their art form and also a source of livelihood. The repertoire of Manganiyar music covers qawwali, sufi songs, bhajans and songs on life cycle, rituals, festivals. The community's identity instrument is the Kamaicha.
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