Impact & Recognition
Our sustainable arts model has been featured in leading global publications as a benchmark for cultural preservation: "The Quest to Save Indian Music."
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Searching for the Blues:
The Story of Amarrass Record
A three-part documentary series hosted by the Aga Khan Museum exploring the deep historical roots and modern preservation of Indian folk blues:
SEARCHING FOR BLUES
Episode 1
SEARCHING FOR BLUES
Episode 2
Inside the effort to archive master musicians before their traditions disappear.
SEARCHING FOR BLUES
Episode 3
Sau-Rungi: Hundred Colours of Blue
Celebrating the intricate textures, tones, and legacy of Rajasthan’s rare instruments.
The Echo of the Kamaicha in Rajasthan
Documenting, archiving, and bringing the centuries-old Manganiyar tradition to global audiences.
Padmashree Sakar Khan:
Honoring one of the most celebrated master players who brought the complex, soulful sounds of the kamaicha from desert villages to global stages.
The Thar Blues Initiative:
A curated collaboration between Amarrass Music Tours and Sadhana Travels connecting modern travelers with authentic, slow, and responsible cultural experiences.
A Living Work of Art:
Crafted meticulously from seasoned mango wood and layered with goat skin, the kamaicha remains the resonant spiritual heart of Manganiyar heritage.
A Living Work of Art:
Crafted meticulously from seasoned mango wood and layered with goat skin, the kamaicha remains the resonant spiritual heart of Manganiyar heritage.
Keeping the Fading Sound of Morchang Alive
Documenting Jaisalmer’s master artisan Mohan Lal Lohar and the traditional art of hand-crafting the Rajasthani jaw harp.
The Master Craftsman:
Mohan Lal Lohar is one of the last remaining artisans who hand-forges and tunes the morchang (jaw harp) from raw metal using centuries-old traditional methods in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Direct Artisan Support:
Audiences can support Mohan Lal ji directly—learn how to play this rare instrument or purchase handmade morchangs curated through Amarrass Records.
Thar Blues Initiative:
A curated collaboration between Amarrass Music Tours and Sadhana Travels bringing slow, responsible travel experiences directly to local artisan families in Rajasthan’s cultural landscapes.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
2025 Outlook Responsible Tourism Award
Winner —
Folk & Classical Music Category (Presented by Kerala Tourism)
Recognizing Amarrass Records as a custodian of living traditions for pioneering a sustainable model that merges cultural preservation with community-centered tourism.