Taga Ram Bheel, a virtuoso of the Algoza, first captivated audiences in 1981 at Jaisalmer's Gopa Chowk, introducing Thar's meditative folk melodies to a global stage.
The 66-year-old now teaches the ancient instrument to kids in Moolsagar
May 22, 2026
01:11 pm
What's the storyPresident Droupadi Murmu is set to honor Taga Ram Bheel, a renowned folk musician from Rajasthan, with the Padma Shri award next week.
The award recognizes his contribution to India's rich cultural heritage through his mastery of the "algoza," a traditional double-flute woodwind instrument.
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