At 20, Jodhpur RIFF Pushes Folk Music Into Indiaโs Cultural Mainstream
As the Jodhpur RIFF marks its 20th edition at Mehrangarh Fort, the festivalโs original mission remains intact: to place folk musicians at the centre of Indiaโs cultural conversation. What began as a niche celebration of traditional sounds has evolved into a globally watched platform that has helped reframe folk music as living, contemporary art rather than heritage on the margins.
