Started in 2007, the Jodhpur Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) brings together more than 300 Musicians and performing artists from across Rajasthan and around the world to celebrate their musical heritage and create new sounds through innovative collaborations, for five days in October each year.
Timed to coincide with the brightest full moon of the year in north India, Sharad Poornima, Jodhpur RIFF features a series of spectacular concerts and events based in and around Mehrangarh Fort - voted “Asia’s Best Fortress” by Times Magazine.
The festival takes place from 26th – 30th October 2012 and the online booking for passes is open.
Jodhpur RIFF includes performances by master musicians from local Rajasthan communities, sensational headline acts showcased each night on the Main Stage, and global dance grooves that will keep the party going late into the night at Club Mehran. Interactive daytime sessions for visitors, school children and families are planned to stage against the backdrop of Fort.
Please find the Programme Schedule for the five days’ folklore:-
26th October
Opening Night Variety City Concert
27th, 28th and 29th October
In Residence - a series of interactive sessions with our custodians of culture
Fort Festivities
27th October
Day breaks with Bhanwari Devi & Patashi Devi
Dusk Devotions with the Meghwal of Marwar
Living Legends - I
Main Stage Performances
Club Mehran Performances
28th October
Dawn fakiri with Kartik Das Baul
Dusk Devotions with Gulabnath Jogi
Living Legends - II
Main Stage Performances
Desert Lounge (all acoustic, traditional – from Rajasthan)
29th October
Scottish dawn with Kaela Rowan
Children’s Folk Morning
Main Stage Performances
Club Mehran –RIFF Rustle with Scottish, Sri Lankan, Rajasthani and surprise guest artists (RIFF Roots on 29th October (TBC) – will be announced by 15th September)
30th October
Closing Dawn Concert Sahaja Kabir, suno bhai sadho by Prahlad Tipaniya and Party
Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice. However, we’ll keep you updated with the new developments or changes in the programme.
