Rajasthan

• 11 Apr 2022

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Why In News?

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was presented to Ghazi Khan Barna of Rajasthan by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu for his outstanding contribution in the field of folk music by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu at the award distribution ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on April 9, 2022.

Key Points

• Ghazi Khan Barna belongs to Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
• He has imbibed the rich heritage of Manganiyar tradition of Rajasthani folk music.
• Presently, his fame is that of a seasoned khatal player.
• In view of his contribution in the field of folk art, he has also been awarded the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the year 2002.