#JLF 2015: Keynote Address by Vijay Seshadri, Ashok Vajpeyi and Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

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Channel: Jaipur Literature Festival · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Nathoo Lal Solanki has been playing the Nagada (Indian Ketle Drums) for several years performing all over India, and has also showcased his talent at numerous festivals around the world. He teaches the Nagada to people of all ages from all around the world at his own school in Pushkar, Rajasthan.

Chugge Khan is a very talented and versatile folk singer and musician. Widely traveled, he has played with an extensive range of artists and bands. He plays the mouth harp and wooden hand claps. His energetic movements and his endearing personality add joy to melody.

Sonam Kalra & The Sufi Gospel Project blends together the many voices of language, religion and music to create one voice- the voice of faith. Their sound is fresh and unique and in fact, Sonam has created a new genre with The Sufi Gospel Project. It is called a ‘project’ because the music the band produces is ever evolving and an exploration of this genre.

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