Mukhtiyar Ali
About
Mukhtiyar Ali is a folk singer from Bikaner in Rajasthan. He belongs to the community of Mirasis, who have been the traditional carriers of the oral tradition of Sufiana Qalam in India.
He blends the Rajasthani folk idiom with refined classicism to sing the poetry of Kabir, Mira & Sufi poets such as Bulleh Shah.
He has lent his voice to films including ‘Tashan’, ‘Bombay Summer’, ‘Kathai’, and ‘Delhi in a Day’.
He was also awarded the ‘GiMA Award’ for Best Music Debut for the year 2015 for the song ‘Fanny Re’ in the movie Finding Fanny.
He was covered by the Kabir Project, as part of the movie ‘Had Anhad’ after which he gained a lot of popularity.
He made his international debut in 2007. Since then, he has performed in Belgium, Sweden, China, Canada, Germany & France.
The audience resonates with the underlying message of brotherhood and love in Kabir’s poems due to which he has been invited to perform worldwide. His earthy directness of folk music and the complex octaves of classical traditions merge to give the listener an unforgettable experience.
