Anwar Khan belongs to the Manganiyar community of musicians known for folk, Sufi and traditional music of western Rajasthan.

His ability to connect with audiences from varied cultural backgrounds and his commitment to secular beliefs lends richness and depth to his rendition. He has performed with many leading maestros of Indian classical music such as Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Mohan Veena), Shashank (Flute) and many others. Internationally, he has performed along with Yehudi Menuhin and other world-class musicians. His repertoire includes Sufi poets such as Bulleh Shah, Latif, and Kabirdas and bhajans of Surdas, Meerabai, and Tulsidas.