STAGE OTT Hosts Rohidi Music Festival in Sheo, Barmer: A Grand Tribute to Rajasthan’s Musical Heritage

STAGE
OTT
hosted
the
Rohidi
Music
Festival,
a
grand
celebration
of
Rajasthan’s
cultural
and
musical
heritage,
in
the
picturesque
desert
town
of
Sheo,
Barmer.
This
landmark
event
brought
together
over
400
Manganiyar
artists
who
showcased
the
timeless
rhythms,
soulful
vocals,
and
traditional
instruments
that
define
the
region’s
rich
folk
traditions.
The
festival
began
with
a
powerful
rendition
of
the
National
Anthem,
followed
by
the
stirring
performance
of Dharti
Dhora
Ri, setting
the
tone
for
an
evening
filled
with
artistry
and
cultural
pride.

Over
400
Manganiyar
Artists
Shine
at
the
Rohidi
Music
Festival
in
Sheo,
Barmer

Among
the
highlights
were
spellbinding
performances
by Virasat
Lok
Sansthan,
the
Joga
Dhol
Party
from
Bisala,
and
Akala
Dariya,
who
mesmerized
the
audience
with
the
iconic
track
“Ghani
Re
Ghani
Khamba” from
the
movie
Padmavat.
The
event
also
featured
an
extraordinary
lineup
of
celebrated
artists,
including
Padma
Shri
awardees
Ustad
Sakar
Khan’s
family
and
Ustad
Lakha
Khan,
alongside
other
luminaries
such
as
Shakur
Khan,
Jasu
Khan
Bissu,
Jasu
Khana
Meer,
Hakam
Khan
Nimbla,
Moti
Khan,
and
R
Khan.
Their
stellar
performances
not
only
captivated
the
audience
but
also
honored
the
Manganiyar
community’s
centuries-old
legacy.

The
Manganiyars
have
long
been
the
storytellers
of
Rajasthan,
weaving
music
into
every
aspect
of
life,
from
births
and
weddings
to
festivals
and
harvest
celebrations.
Their
music,
which
is
passed
down
through
generations,
reflects
a
deep
connection
to
the
cultural
and
spiritual
fabric
of
the
region.
The
Rohidi
Music
Festival
beautifully
celebrated
this
rich
tradition,
emphasizing
how
music
in
the
Manganiyar
community
transcends
mere
entertainment
to
become
an
integral
part
of
their
daily
lives
and
rituals.

Mr.
Vinay
Singhal,
CEO
&
Co-Founder,
STAGE
OTT
and
Mr.
Parveen
Singhal, CCO &
Co-Founder,
STAGE
OTT, reflected
on
the
success
of
the
festival,
stating,
“The
Rohidi
Music
Festival
was
an
opportunity
to
showcase
the
vibrant
soul
of
western
Rajasthan.
By
bringing
together
esteemed
artists,
we
aimed
to
present
the
heart
of
Rajasthan’s
folklore
to
a
larger
audience.
This
festival
was
not
only
a
celebration
of
music
but
also
a
step
toward
empowering
local
communities
and
preserving
their
cultural
treasures.”
The
event
served
as
a
platform
to
uplift
Manganiyar
artists,
creating
economic
opportunities
while
fostering
pride
among
performers
and
attendees
alike.

The
Rohidi
Music
Festival
was
a
historic
cultural
gathering,
blending
tradition
with
a
vision
for
progress.
STAGE
OTT
demonstrated
its
unwavering
commitment
to
preserving
Rajasthan’s
cultural
legacy
while
supporting
its
local
artists.
The
event
set
a
benchmark
for
future
initiatives
aimed
at
celebrating
and
promoting
the
rich
artistic
heritage
of
the
region.