Dappuji and his Kamayacha

Dappuji and his Kamayacha

Dappuji and his Kamayacha

Dappuji and his Kamayacha, Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The man in this picture is 'Brilliant Dappuji', one of the last three finest players of 'kamayacha'. He is majestic with the magical kamayacha in his hands and the ability to move one to a state of trance. Used exclusively by the Manganiyars in the Jaisalmer-Barmer region, the Kamayacha has a big, circular resonator which produces a deep booming sound.