Shyopat Julia

Shyopat Julia is from the Rawla Mandi district, based in the state of Rajasthan, India. He has been learning the craft of the mashak since the age of 16 and carries forth the legacy of his grandfather and father, who also played the bagpipe. For him, the mashak holds a special place in his heart and he describes the experience of playing the instrument as pure ‘anand’ (bliss). He has performed several times at the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival and has also entertained audiences in Mumbai, Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, Pune and Nagpur. His most cherished tune is Kesariya Balam, a song that continues to evoke the memory of Rajasthan in the hearts of music lovers around the world.