Background- The drum consists of a wooden barrel with patches of animal hide stretched over its open ends and covering them completely. These patches can be stretched or loosened with a tightening mechanism made up of either interwoven ropes, or nuts and bolt. Tightening or loosening this can change the characteristics of the sound of the drum. Dhol was a popular musical instrument in both formal and informal dance performances for decades. Dhol players were once sought after individuals for occasions of celebration, such as weddings. However, since the 1980s, the introduction of electronic devices such as tape recorders that can reproduce music have led to a decline in the importance of the Dhol player.

About Anil Bhatt- Anil is 19 years old, from a traditional Bhatt folk family. When he was 6 years old he learnt this art from his grandmother. He belongs to Baakara village (near Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan). Anil is a member of a young creative music group which mix traditional instrumental music (Flute, Harmonium, Dhol, Dholak, Matka, Majira etc.) with modern overtones: they use kitchen utensils as cooking pot or glass bottles. Their music swings from a very melodious sound to a pop rock rhythm. Their composition is the product of their parents' traditional art inheritance and their ability to be receptive to outside influences.

Other Art Form- Dholak and Kachi Ghori.

Teaching Skills- Anil Bhatt has been teaching Dhol and Kachi Ghori to various schools students in Delhi. Classes offered to school students in Delhi.

Performances- Mainly in Delhi, but as well in Nanital (2004), Shimla (2004), Punjab in Amritsar (2004), Faridabad (2005), Lucknow (2004), and Jaipur(2003)

SPECIAL THANKS TO BOUIFROU LINDA
Doctorante allocataire de recherche en géographie urbaine/ Research Fellow in Urban Geography. Laboratoire SEDET / CNRS - Université Paris 7 - Denis Diderot.

CREATING A WEB PRESENCE FOR TRADITIONAL FOLK ARTISTS OF KALAKAR COLONY
SHADIPUR DEPOT, NEW DELHI.
A COLLABORATIVE ICT PROJECT OF
KALAKAR TRUST SCHOOL & ANAND FOUNDATION.