An unheard and unique folk music performance featuring young Manganiyar artists alongside their renowned community elders.
Ideal for: Corporate Events | Institutional Events | Conference Cultural Evening | Social Celebrations | Tourist Groups
Children's Folk Choir — an intimate folk music concert featuring 5 to 25 young Manganiyar artists, accompanied by their community elders. This concert celebrates a centuries-old oral tradition, where music is passed down through generations within families. Children aged 8 to 12 perform under the guidance of their grandfathers, uncles, and fathers, creating a moving intergenerational musical dialogue. With songs of celebration, devotion, nature, and life, the performance is both culturally rich and emotionally resonant — deeply rooted in tradition, yet infused with youthful energy and continuity.
Across the vast desert regions of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Balotra live the Manganiyars — a legendary community of hereditary musicians whose songs demonstrate rich versatility and depth. From lullabies to ballads of rain, festivals, birds, and rituals, their music has been passed down through generations, preserved by memory and melody.
Manganiyars Gen Alpha, a specially curated event by Dancing Peacock, puts the spotlight on the next generation of these musicians. These young artists, mentored by elders, are the new custodians of an age-old tradition. They are now emerging into the spotlight, especially after the historic performance of the largest children's folk choir at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, designed by us.
Their voices blend beautifully with traditional instruments like the Khartaal, Dholak, Kamaycha, and Sarangi, creating a soulful experience rooted in centuries of heritage. More than just a cultural showcase, this concert offers a rare and meaningful platform for rural talent and a moving expression of cultural continuity.
Each performance is thoughtfully curated and tailored to suit the event setting, offering audiences an authentic, community-rooted cultural experience. Ideal for stages looking to present Rajasthani folk music in an engaging and relevant format, this is a must-see for anyone who values tradition, talent, and the timeless magic of music.
