Swaraag
About
Swaraag is a Folk-rock & Sufi Fusion band, with a specialization in Indo-Western Fusion, founded in 2014 by Arif Khan and Pratap Singh catering to the interest of various music lovers in India.
They use traditional musical instruments such as Khartal-Morchang and Zitar and the band has 4 artists playing instruments such as zitar, tabla, guitar, and saxophone. To reach a larger audience they later added vocals by adding the lead singer Asif Khan.
Swaraag's music evolved into many new genres, including Rajasthani folk fusion, Sufi fusion, instrumental fusion, Bollywood mashup, and ghazals. The band later added new instruments like an octopod or a keyboard along with keeping the band completely acoustic.
Arif Khan, the sitar player of the band, has been one of the semifinalists in India’s Got Talent- Khoj 2.
Their performances carry the soul of folk and Sufi music which includes Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Punjabi Sufis. They have sung using all the famous Sufi poetry written by Amir Khusro & Bulleh Shah.
They have completed more than 1000 performances worldwide.
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
- Swaraag received the ‘JPC Award’ in 2016.
- They were also conferred with the ‘Live Quotient Award’ at the WOW Asia Awards in 2019.
Why Swaraag?
Swaraag an Indo-Western fusion band brings forth the best of traditional Rajasthani music amalgamated with modern instruments to create a mellifluous experience for the audience. With their sober and soul-touching music, the band revives the roots of their culture and tradition with a new touch. With vast experience in performing for wedding and corporate events, product launches, and many more, Swaraag has forged a route of reviving folk music incredibly well.
