Kutle Khan
About
An artist that embodies the rich melodic and rhythmic traditions of Rajasthani folk music, Kutle Khan has been recognised as one of India's most creative artists, a rare blend of singer, songwriter, composer and performer.
He is a formidable multi-instrumentalist who has mastered more than 9 percussion instruments, and moves between genres with utmost ease.
He plays the dholak, khartal, bhapang, harmonium & sarong, along with singing, writing & composing his own songs.
He has travelled to 72 plus countries, gaining popularity & spreading Indian folk music to all parts of the world.
He received a ‘GIMA AWARD’ in 2015 for his composition ‘Moomal’ and has performed on ‘Coke Studio’, ‘MTV Unplugged’, and ‘Sony Project Resound’.
Kutle Khan was honoured as the ‘Best Folk Singer of the Year’ in 2019 by the Indian Icon Film Awards. He has also toured with Midival Punditz, Papon, Karsh Kale, Ranjit Barot, Ustad Fazal Qureshi, Amit Trivedi & other reputed Indian artistes.
Kutle’s sets carry the unmistakable charm of Rajasthani folk music, that’s known to make people - familiar and uninitiated - to get up and dance!
His performances reflect on his understanding of contemporary Indian and Western musical traditions and has made him a popular choice for live shows.
