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Algoza Mandali
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Tonk |
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Kathodi |
| Description |
The winds that blow over the cities of Rajasthan carry with them the musical splendor of the Algoza Mandali style. The vibrancy of the lilting pitch is in quaint contrast to the harshness of the surroundings areas. Tracing its origins to Tonk in Rajasthan this particular variant is usually performed by musicians at festivals.The Algoza Mandali style is a congregation of male vocalists who face each other in a prolonged musical competition. This conspicuously distinctive singing style of the performers is attuned to the music of the Algoza, Manjeera and Dholak. Often referred to as Jori or Ngoza, the Algoza is a woodwind instrument that bears a resemblance to two wooden flutes. The varying notes of the Algoza are created by swiftly breathing through the instrument and instantly capturing the breath in order to create a dissimilarity of sound. As an integral part of Rajasthan’s rich tradition Algoza Mandali is a distinctive representation of the assortment of musical genres in India.
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Conventionally, the Kathodi community that performs the Algoza Mandali style of music, inhabits the the Pink City or Jaipur or lives on its vicinities. Performing in an array of festivities across the lands of Rajasthan, the Kathodi community is known for its proficiency in playing music.
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