Krishna at the World Music Festival in Pezaro, Italy.

n recognition of his pioneering research into the folk origins of North Indian classical music, the Rajasthan Tourism Ministry sponsored several gala concerts featuring Krishna Bhatt with Manganiyar folk musicians in Rajasthan and Gujarat. In addition, Krishna has discovered previously unrecognized Rajasthani ragas and established their structures. He is now in the process of recording these ragas, and is also preparing an ethnomusicological study of the regional singing style called Maand.

In an interview, Krishna expressed his attitude toward music: "The truth is, one learns from many people in a lifetime. I am still learning. Music keeps our lives in balance. Music heals. It teaches us about deep emotions such as joy, sorrow, compassion and passion and shows us a way to express them. Music is the language of the heart. It gives us peace, and inspires devotion and love that we all need. It brings people together. I think I am doing good work."