When connoisseurs of music travel for a <g data-gr-id="43" data-style="color: #3b3b3b; font-size: 11px; background-color: white;">5 <g data-gr-id="36">day</g></g><g data-gr-id="36" data-style="color: #3b3b3b; font-size: 11px; background-color: white;"> long</g> sojourn to satiate their thirst for <g data-gr-id="37" data-style="color: #3b3b3b; font-size: 11px; background-color: white;">world class</g> roots music and descend on a rather laid back town in Rajasthan, it could only be for Jodhpur RIFF. Begun with the idea of helping promote the talent of Rajasthani musicians and vocalists and providing them the stature and confidence to collaborate and share a common platform with International <g data-gr-id="38" data-style="color: #3b3b3b; font-size: 11px; background-color: white;">artistes</g> par-excellence, the Festival has grown to become a “must-attend” event for music aficionados, not only from India but from across the world.
This year’s edition of Jodhpur RIFF which runs from October 23 to 27 is a unique experience for music lovers from across the world, attracting thousands to its excellent, <g data-gr-id="39">spell-binding</g> artists from Rajasthan and abroad. Early bird booking discount of 25 per cent available online from September 8
to 3 October.
Announcing the 2015 edition of Jodhpur RIFF, HH Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur-Marwar and Patron of the Festival said, “As we step into our 9th year, we are happy to note that Jodhpur RIFF continues to be recognised as the best place to experience a heady mix of rustic Rajasthani riffs, contemporary arrangements and global rhythms. The festival remains fresh every year.
Our Rajasthani artists are also increasingly visible in India and abroad, in both niche and mainstream music forums which <g data-gr-id="44">has</g> a direct bearing on their livelihood. They are slowly, but surely, being accorded the respect and position they deserve in our popular imagination.
Jodhpur RIFF’s pioneering effort is beginning to show results.”
The blue city will come alive on the evening of October 23 with foot tapping music.