INDIAN FOLK MUSIC 1] Baul: It is a type of Bengali music and | KBs IAS®
INDIAN FOLK MUSIC
1] Baul: It is a type of Bengali music and a religious sect. The lyrics carry influence from Bhakti movement as well as Sufi movement.
2] Wanawan: Folk music from Kashmir which is sung during wedding ceremonies.
3] Padwani: This music is based on Mahabharata and uses both singing and playing instruments.
4] Alha: Song is from Madhya Pradesh and is a heroic ballad song.
5] Paani hari: Song is from the state of Rajasthan and is thematically related to water. Songs are generally about women fetching water from nearby well.
6] Ovi: Maharashtra and Goan women sing such songs during leisure time.
7] Pai song: Songs are mostly from Madhya Pradesh sung during festivals.
8] Lavani: Popular folk song from Maharashtra. Music has a powerful rhythm and beats and is suitable for dancing.
9] Maand: Developed in the royal circles
10] Dandiya Raas: Performed in Gujarat and is associated with Holi and Lila of Krishna and Radha at Vrindavan
11] Powada: Folk type emerging from Maharashtra
12] Khongjom Parva: Important folk music from the state of Manipur.
13] Bhagwati: Popular amongst masses of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Musically they are close to ghazals and are sung on a slower pitch.
