Art of the Swoon- Rajasthan’s Sarangi maestro Lakha Khan to perform at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival

With the Nordic country gearing up to host a roster of summer activities, which includes music festivals, design exhibitions and indulging in buttery pastries, the renowned sarangi player and vocalist Lakha Khan is set to perform at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark on June 30.

Lakha Khan is one of the distinguished exponents of Rajasthan’s Manganiyar music tradition, the clan of hereditary folk music musician hailing from western Rajasthan mainly Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikarnar and Jodhpur have been entertaining people at music festivals and events held at heritage hotels for decades.

According to a press release, Roskilde Festival is one of the largest festivals in Europe and the largest in the Nordic countries. Started in 1971, the music gala is organised by a non-profit organisation for development and support of music, culture and humanity.The 2022 edition of the music extravaganza will start from June 25 to July 2.

“I have been to Denmark before. I am looking forward to performing at the Roskilde Festival where we will present bhajans and Sufi kalaams to the music lovers there who admire rhythm and ‘raga’. At the festival, we will also have an opportunity to listen to fellow musicians from across the world,” the Padma Shri recipient told PTI.