About us

Kaafila is a progressive fusion band internationally acclaimed for its unique style. With their fierce style of

playing instruments, they strike each and every chord in the hearts of music lovers. The musical journey

began in 2006 with the aim to spread the sound and rhythm of colourful Rajasthan all over the world. (In

Rajasthan music is an undetectable part of everyone’s life and expresses not only emotions but also reflects

the cultural diversity of the nation). After more than a decade of international activities, vocalist Abid Ali

khan and saxophonist Firoj Ali assembled a variety of musicians. The band became famous especially for its

musical fusion of traditional and western instruments. Their unique style is created by the combination of

western instruments such as Saxophone, Electric Guitar, with traditional instruments like Harmonium, Tabla,

Sarangi, Kartal and Morchang, accompanied by sensual vocals of Abid Ali. Occasionally the band explores

with more instruments such as Western Flute. The traditional songs tunes, with a flavour of Jazz and Sufi

make it more melodious and creates something new a remembering piece of music in the hearts and minds

of listeners for rest of their lives. Kaafila is a journey of Rajasthani Folk Music.