India, Feb. 13 -- In an Indian festival landscape that is increasingly choosing to cater to fans of a particular genre, be it Hindustani or Carnatic classical, jazz or rock, folk or blues, Sufi or electronic dance music, Jodhpur RIFF stands out for being genre-agnostic. The sheer variety of talent on display from its home base in Rajasthan, and curated from across the world is astounding. You come away being touched, moved and shaken by music that you didn't even know you were missing.

The latest edition of the festival was hosted from October 2 to 6, 2025 at its traditional home - the Mehrangarh Fort built by Rajput ruler Rao Jodha in the 15th century, and expanded by his descendant Jaswant Singh two centuries later. With ramparts and c...