Algoza Maestro Tagaram Bhil to Receive Padma Shri for Global Folk Music Contribution

• Renowned folk musician Tagaram Bhil, from Moolsagar, Jaisalmer, will receive the Padma Shri award for his contributions to art, particularly with the Algoza instrument.
• His journey began with a challenging childhood, herding goats and secretly practicing Algoza in the forest due to financial hardship and fear of his father.
• By age 15, Bhil mastered the Algoza, and his first public performance in 1981 at an Independence Day program marked a turning point in his career.
• Tagaram Bhil has since performed in over 35 countries, spreading Indian folk music and Rajasthan's cultural heritage globally.
• The award recognizes his dedication to preserving and promoting folk culture through the Algoza, inspiring new generations.

Why It Matters: Algoza maestro Tagaram Bhil, from Jaisalmer, will receive the Padma Shri for his global promotion of folk music.