Jodhpur RIFF 2026. Venue: Chokelao Bagh. Entry: Full Festival pass/ Day Pass. An evening with the stalwarts of Rajasthani performing arts. Taga Ram Bhil One of the foremost masters of the double flute alghoza, Padma Shri awardee Taga Ram ji has spent over 50 years, dedicating himself to this pastoral instrument of the Bhil community. At the heart of his performance is the extraordinary technique of circular breathing particular to the wind instrumentalists of Rajasthan, allowing an uninterrupted flow of music where melody and drone become inseparable. As one flute sustains a resonant, earthy note and the other weaves agile melodic phrases, the sound unfolds like the shifting winds of the Thar Desert- rhythmic, meditative, and hypnotic. Every performance draws upon an oral tradition that has been nurtured across generations, presenting indigenous Bhil melodies that speak of landscape, memory, celebration, and community. Equally devoted to the craft of instrument making, Taga Ram continues to make his own alghoza instruments, ensuring that both the music and the instrument remain living traditions. Having carried the music of Rajasthan from village gatherings to stages across more than thirty-five countries, his performance at Jodhpur RIFF offers a rare opportunity to experience the timeless voice of the alghoza through the artistry of a musician whose life's work has become synonymous with the preservation of one of India's most distinctive folk traditions. Tungi Nath Nimbla While the Kalbelia community is celebrated across the world for their traditional dance, few know of the extraordinary musical heritage that accompanies it. Tungi Nath ji is a master of the been, the haunting, sinuous instrument at the heart of the Kalbelia community's musical tradition. Born in Nimbla village, he began learning the been from his father at the age of ten. Today, with over fifty years of devoted practice behind him, and a life given entirely to the been, Tungi Nath ji stands as one of the last true masters of the instrument, and is among the most important living custodians of the Kalbelia community's musical heritage.