Support the Bhopa Tribe of Rajasthan

During my visit to Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, I met Sumitra and her father. I spent a lot of time with them and Kistur taught me to play the Ravanhatta., a bowed stringed instrument which is hand made from a coconut shell and bamboo. Sumitra and her father sang for me every day after my lesson and I met the rest of their lovely family as well.
Kistur was born Bhopa, a tribe local to the Rajasthan area of India, The Bhopa are the clan of Musicians who played for the Maharajas. With the disappearance of the Maharajas, the Bhopa survive by playing and making instruments for tourists.

I have remained in contact with Kistur and my new found little Indian sister Sumitra. Spending time with them was a great inspiration to me and I am proud to be able to share with you their story.

You can support the Bhopa Tribe by buying this CD and DVD!!!

Traditional Songs of Rajasthan
Songs from the Bhopa Tribe of Rajasthan
£10 + £1.25  p&p (UK postage)
Postage outside the UK costs more
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Bhopa; The Art of Survival: (pictures coming soon) A lovely film all about the Bhopa tribe and their history and music. Kistur shows us how he makes a Ravanhatta from beginning to end and we meet other family members who tell us stories about their lives and their struggle
for survival in a modern world.  [DosVelas Pictures, 2007]
£12  + £1.25 p&p  (UK only at the moment, sorry)

Both CD and DVD (special offer)  £18
+ £1.25 p&p UK (postage)
Postage outside the UK costs more
please contact me if you want this posting outside the UK

All proceeds go to support the Bhopa tribe to preserve this ancient art.
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Namaste