Sakar Khan
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Sakar Khan (aka Sakar Khan Manganiar) (1938–2013) was an Indian musician, considered by many as the greatest exponent of the Kamayacha (or Kamaicha), a Rajasthani version of the Persian musical instrument of the same name, popular among the Manganiar community of the Indian desert state.[1][2][3][4] The Government of India honoured Khan in 2012, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[5]
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Born | 9 August 1938 (1938-08-09) (age 86) |
Died | 10 August 2013 Hamira, Rajasthan, India |
Resting place | Hamira 27°00′N 71°04′E |
Occupation(s) | Folk, Classical musician |
Spouse | Bubba Devi |
Children | Ghewar Khan Firoze Khan Darra Khan, Satar khan |
Parent | Ustad Chuhad Khan |
Awards | Padma Shri Tulsi Samman Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
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