JODHPURRIFF EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MUSIC

India's favourite roots music extravaganza, Jodhpur RIFF, held at the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, was a veritable buffet of glorious musical traditions from around the world.

On October 26 2023, under the brightest full moon of Sharad Purnima, Jodhpur’s stunning Mehrangarh Fort reverberated with glorious roots music and dance by celebrating Indian and international artistes. Yes, India’s annual roots music festival, Jodhpur RIFF was back with a stellar line-up of performances, held across five days in the blue city of Jodhpur. An incredible auditory experience, fuelled by the distinguished history of the grand mediaeval fort, the festival brought musical explorations in a spectacular ambience and was a treat one would not want to miss.

A platform for musicians 

For one and a half decades, Jodhpur RIFF has been able to achieve a positive impact on the folk communities of Rajasthan, serving as a platform for folk artistes to present their music and for younger musicians to practise their craft. In its 16th edition, the festival had a special focus on Rajasthan’s percussion instruments— the dholak, bhapang and khartal. Audiences were treated to star-studded performances and insightful interactive sessions with lesser-known treasures from the world of Indian roots music.