Dapu Khan from Ganwarit Jat caste was a Rajasthani Folk singer known for entertaining tourists from India and abroad in the fort of Jaisalmer over 30 years. He died at the age of 62 on March 13, 2021, after reportedly suffering a heart attack.[1][2] Dapu is one of the very few exponents of the Kamaicha, which is often termed as one of the oldest bowed instruments in the world.[3][4]
Dapu Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | March 13, 2021 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Folk Singer |
| Known for | Playing Kamaicha (Instrument) |
| Notable work | Mumal |
Life
editKhan lived in Bhadli Village, 127 km from Jaisalmer City in Fatehgarh District.
Death
editDapu Khan died on March 13, 2021, due to a heart attack.[5]
References
edit- ^ ZEE Rajasthan. "Rajasthan के लोक कलाकार दपु खान का निधन, Coke Studio सिंगर और 'मूमल' से थे मशहूर". Zee News. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ News 18 Hindi. "'मूमल' गीत से मशहूर हुए लोक गायक दपु खान नहीं रहे, 25 साल एक ही जगह बैठकर गाया". news18.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ The Wire. "Dapu Khan Merasi, the Voice of the Jaisalmer Fort". thewire.in. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Jaisalmer News. "Dapu Khan Mirasi – The King Of Kamaicha And Sarangi Musical Instrument". jaisalmernews.com. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Jafa, Navina (18 March 2021). "Dapu Khan, the fort singer". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
External links
edit- Dapu Khan & Group at Anahad Foundation
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