Musafir

Conceived in France 1995 by Hameed Khan, a tabla player, Musafir is a world-class gathering of musicians who bring alive a music that is at once sensual and holy. Combining elaborate rhythms, electrifying Muslim qawwali chant, North Indian raga and the passionate songs and devotional dances from the dawn of gypsy culture, this is music of immense charm and potency. The band is composed of professional musicians who inhabit the Thar desert in northwest Rajasthan. They are members of the Langa, Manghaniyar, and Sapera groups. In 2000 most of the key members of the group split to form another band called 'Maharaja'.