Skip to main content

Karim Khan Langa

Karim Khan

Karim Khan, who belongs to the village of Bandhewa in Jaisalmer District, is considered the most iconic musician of the Surnaiya Langas. He had various teachers, but learnt from his father and uncles. He belongs to the Mangaliya subcaste of the Surnaiya Langas and said that his family were originally Sindhi Sipahi until the time his father became a musician, a Langa, for reasons of poverty. Karim Khan has a very wide repertoire and is known for his ability to mix melodies and ragas, retaining the integrity of the piece he performs.

Track Listing

icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
101
Rāg Āsā Karim Khan 11:40
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
102
Sindhi Rāṇā Karim Khan 07:33
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
103
Shyām Kalyān Karim Khan 13:20
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
104
Sameri Karim Khan 10:21
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
105
Jhulta Madaliya Karim Khan 04:01