Internationally acclaimed contemporary folk trio The Barmer Boys are set to perform two special shows across Delhi–NCR this December, including a fundraiser tribute to their late mentor and lead vocalist Mangey Khan. The performances will take place at The Piano Man in Saket and Gurugram, marking an emotional return to the stage following Khan’s passing in 2024.
The first evening, titled Remembering Manga, will be held on Wednesday, 25th December 2025, at The Piano Man. The event will open with a community fundraiser at 8:00 PM, followed by show seating at 8:30 PM. Donations collected via a Razorpay QR code available at the venue will go directly towards supporting Mangey Khan’s family and preserving his musical legacy.
The second performance is scheduled for Thursday, 26th December 2025, at The Piano Man, with show seating beginning at 8:30 PM. This concert continues the celebration of the Barmer Boys’ music and their commitment to carrying forward the Manganiyar tradition.
Led by Mangey Khan until his passing, the Barmer Boys have been instrumental in taking the centuries-old Manganiyar musical tradition of Rajasthan to global audiences. Their sound seamlessly blends Sufi kalaams, devotional bhajans, and desert folk ballads with traditional instruments such as the kamaicha, dholak, khartal, and morchang, alongside beatboxing and contemporary rhythms.
The trio gained widespread recognition after their performance of “Pir Jalani” on Coke Studio @ MTV in 2013. They have since released two critically acclaimed albums under Amarrass Records — At Home (2012) and Kesariya Balm (2017). Kesariya Balm made history as the first Indian folk LP of the 21st century to debut on the Transglobal World Music Charts Top 40.
Over the years, the Barmer Boys have performed more than 200 concerts across 20+ countries, appearing at renowned international festivals including Roskilde (Denmark), WOMAD, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Clockenflap (Hong Kong), Music Meeting (Netherlands), Respect Festival (Prague), and Ziro Music Festival.
Both Delhi–NCR performances are presented by Amarrass Records and are expected to draw audiences seeking an evening of powerful folk music, remembrance, and cultural continuity.
