Barkat Khan Manganiyar’s voice rises like the desert wind—timeless, powerful, and rooted in Rajasthan’s soul. A living legend, his songs carry centuries of tradition, devotion, and pride.
About The Author
Vineetha Mokkil is Associate Editor, Outlook. She is an alumna of New York University and the author of the book 'A Happy Place and Other Stories'. She writes on books, gender, and the interconnection between culture and the climate crisis.
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