Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest forms of Indian traditional dance, probably more than 2000 years older. It is the most popular of all the forms of classical Indian dance and is still practiced widely today. Bharatanatyam is a form of dramatic classical dance that depicts the mythological themes of India’s epic epics, the Mahabharat. …
Indian music form is a unique type of music from India, which has its origin in India. One form of it is known as Carnatic music as it incorporates the Carnatic tradition of music within its beats. Indian classical music is also the refined folk music of the Indian subcontinent. It has now two major …
It is common knowledge that the origin of qawwali music is Sahrawi Persia in the Indian subcontinent. The people from this region compose qawwali songs which are then sent to neighboring regions through traders. The traders are known as qawwali traders and their job is to send gifts of various kinds from their region to …
Thumri is a newly formed musical group from Lucknow, in northern India. It was formed around two years ago by Ashok Kumar and Subodh Gupta, all from the state of Lucknow in India. They were very young when they started to learn music, from their fathers. After that, they attended classes of Kaikaku Music, an …
Bhangra is a unique folk music form of India that features a fusion of traditional rural music from Hindi speaking States like Rajasthan and Punjab with traditional forms of music from Gujarat. This unique music form evolved in India during the late 1800s with the advent of Raja Sita and Bhai Mahavir and features a …
Bhajan is a form of singing in group with instruments relating to leads and percussion instruments. The lyrics mainly praise the Indian Gods like Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Narayan and many more. The group head would lead the lyrics and the other members would follow him. The team is usually accompanied by Harmonium and for the …
Dadra is a light classical form of Hindustani vocal music set to 6 beats. This form of music is found in Bundelkhand and Agra region. It has its roots in the Hindustani music, and some form of the Carnatic mode of South Indian music. The main difference between Dadra and Carnatic music is that Dadra …
A lot has been written about the Odissi music form in India. While some claim it originated with the Mughal court and was later brought westward by the Persians, others say it is nothing more than the distinctive sound of a stringed instrument picked up after a day’s meditation at the Sun Temple. Whatever the …
Rabindra Sangith is a renowned Bengal form of singing and dancing and , composed mostly in Bengali, is known as Rabindra Sangith. This form of art was introduced sometime in the eighteenth century from East Bengal to West Bengal, the present states of India. In Bengal, this form of music and dance was more appreciated …
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Dhrupad Music is a unique fusion of Indian classical music and contemporary electronic music. With their blend of traditional folk music, classical dance forms, rhythms and harmonies, the musicians weave an impressive tapestry of music that brings alive the true soul of India. The music is arranged in a meditative yet melodious manner. This classical …
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