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'''Indian folk music''' is diverse because of India's vast cultural diversity. It is sung in various languages and dialects throughout the length and breath of this vast nation and exported to different parts of the world owing to migration.

==Tamang Selo==
{{main|Tamang Selo}}'''Tamang Selo''' is a musical genre of the [[Tamang people]] and widely popular amongst the Nepali speaking community in [[India]] and around the world. It is usually accompanied by Tamang instruments, the [[Damphu drum|Damphu]], [[Madal]] and [[Tungna]]. although modern instruments have found their way into the compositions these days<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accu.or.jp/ich/en/arts/A_NPL12.html|title=Asia-Pacific Database on Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH)|last=(ACCU)|first=Asia⁄Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO|website=www.accu.or.jp|access-date=2018-07-21}}</ref> A Selo could be very catchy, attractive and lively or slow and melodious and is usually sung to express love, sorrow and stories of day to day life.
[[Hira Devi Waiba]] is hailed as the pioneer of Nepali Folk songs and Tamang Selo. Her song '[[Chura ta Hoina Astura]]' (चुरा त होइन अस्तुरा) is said to be the first Tamang Selo ever recorded. Waiba has sung nearly 300 songs in a career spanning 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1110120/jsp/siliguri/story_13466851.jsp|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} North Bengal & Sikkim {{!}} Hira Devi dies of burn injuries|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=2018-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tamangonline.com/news/13540|title=चुरा त होइन अस्तुरा - पहिलो तामाङ सेलो गीत ? - Tamang Online|date=2016-12-07|work=Tamang Online|access-date=2018-07-21|language=en-US}}</ref> After Waiba's death in 2011, her son Satya Aditya Waiba (producer) and [[Navneet Aditya Waiba]] (singer) collaborated and re-recorded her most iconic songs and released an album titled [[Ama Lai Shraddhanjali]] (आमालाई श्रद्धाञ्जली-Tribute to Mother).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170126/jsp/siliguri/story_132419.jsp|title=Daughter revives mother's songs|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/music/songs-of-tribute-navneet-aditya-waiba-and-satya-aditya-waiba/|title=Songs of Tribute|date=2017-01-10|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2018-07-21|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.kantipurdaily.com/literature/2017/11/04/20171104075616.html|title=छोराछोरीले दिए हीरादेवीलाई श्रद्धाञ्जली|access-date=2018-07-21|language=ne}}</ref>

==Bhavageethe==

Bhavageethe (literally 'emotion poetry') is a form of expressionist poetry and light music. When an emotional poem having excellent poetic components becomes a song, it is known as a "Bhaavageeth". Most of the poetry sung in this genre pertain to subjects like love, nature, and philosophy, and the genre itself is not much different from Ghazals, though Ghazals are bound to a peculiar metre. This genre is quite popular in many parts of India, notably in [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]]. Bhavageethe may be called by different names in other languages.

[[Kannada language|Kannada]] Bhavageethe draws from the poetry of modern, including [[Kuvempu]], [[D.R. Bendre]], [[Gopalakrishna Adiga]], [[K.S. Narasimhaswamy]], [[G.S. Shivarudrappa]], [[K. S. Nissar Ahmed]], and N S Lakshminarayana Bhatta. Notable Bhavageethe performers include [[P. Kalinga Rao]], [[Mysore Ananthaswamy]], [[C. Aswath]], [[Shimoga Subbanna]], [[Archana Udupa]], and [[Raju Ananthaswamy]].

C. N. Joshi is one of the foremost Bhaavageet singers in [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. Gajanan Watave is known for making the Bhaavageet tradition flourish in homes of Maharashtra.

Bhaavageete in Marathi draws from the works of Shanta Shelke, [[Vinda Karandikar]], [[Jagdish Khebudkar]], [[Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar|Ga Di Madgulkar]], Raja Badhe and Mangesh Padgaonkar. Bhaavgeete composers include [[Sudhir Phadke]], [[Shrinivas Khale]] and Yashwant Deo. Singers include [[Suresh Wadkar]], [[Arun Date]], [[Suman Kalyanpur]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]] and [[Bhimsen Joshi]]. Many books containing compilations of Bhaavageete in Marathi are available.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aathavanitli-gani.com/Geet_Prakar/Bhav_Geete|title=Marathi Bhaavageete|website=www.aathavanitli-gani.com|language=mr-IN}}</ref>

==Bhangra and Giddha==

[[Bhangra (music)|Bhangra]] ([[Gurmukhi|Punjabi]]: ਭੰਗੜਾ) is a form of [[dance]]-oriented [[folk music]] of [[Punjab region|Punjab]]. The present musical style is derived from non traditional musical accompaniment to the riffs of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] called by the same name. The female dance of [[Punjab region]] is known as [[Giddha]] ([[Gurmukhi|Punjabi]]: ਗਿੱਧਾ).
==Lavani==
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[[Lavani]] is a popular folk form of Maharashtra. Traditionally, the songs are sung by female artists, but male artists may occasionally sing [[Lavani]]s. The dance format associated with [[Lavani]] is known as [[Tamasha]].This dance format contains the dancer (Tamasha Bai), the helping dancer - Maavshi, The Drummer - Dholki vaala & The Flute Boy - Baasuri Vaala.

==Sufi folk rock==
Sufi folk rock contains elements of modern hard rock and traditional folk music with Sufi poetry. While it was pioneered by bands like Junoon in Pakistan, it became very popular especially in north India. In 2005, Rabbi Shergill released a Sufi rock song called "Bulla Ki Jaana", which became a chart-topper in India and Pakistan. More recently, the Sufi folk rock song "Bulleya" from the 2016 film ''[[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]]'' became a mammoth hit.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==Dandiya==
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[[Dandiya]] is a dance-oriented folk music that has also been adapted for pop music worldwide, popular in Western India, especially during [[Navaratri]]. The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance of [[Dandiya]] called by the same name.

==Jhumair and Domkach==
[[Jhumair]] and [[Domkach]] are [[Nagpuri people#Culture|Nagpuri folk music]]. The musical instruments used in folk music and dance are [[Dhol]], [[Madal|Mandar]], [[Bansuri|Bansi]], [[Naqareh|Nagara]], [[Dhak (instrument)|Dhak]], [[Shehnai]], [[Khartal]], Narsinga etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://democraticworld.in/component/k2/item/603-out-of-the-dark|title=Out of the Dark|website=democratic world.in}}</ref><ref name="dailypioneer.com">{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/talk-on-nagpuri-folk-music-at-ignca.html|title=talk on nagpuri folk music at ignca|website=daily Pioneer.com}}</ref>

==Pandavani==
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Pandavani is a folk singing style of musical narration of tales from ancient epic Mahabharata with
musical accompaniment and Bhima as hero. This form of folk theatre is popular in the state of Chhattisgarh and in the neighbouring tribal areas of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.

{{main| Music of Rajasthan}}
[[Music of Rajasthan|Rajasthani music]] has a diverse collection of musician [[caste]]s, including [[Langha (tribe)|langa]]s, sapera, bhopa, jogi and [[Manganiar]].<ref>[http://www.omenad.net/articles/yaksha.htm manganiyar]</ref>

==Bauls==
[[File:Baul Singer 1.jpg|thumb|300px|Baul Singer with ektara]]
The [[Baul]]s of [[Bengal]] were an order of musicians in 18th, 19th and early 20th century India who played a form of music using a [[khamak]], [[ektara]] and [[dotara]]. The word Baul comes from [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] ''batul'' meaning ''divinely inspired insanity''. They are a group of [[Hindu]] mystic minstrels. They are thought to have been influenced greatly by the Hindu tantric sect of the Kartabhajas as well as by [[Sufi]] sects. Bauls travel in search of the internal ideal, ''Maner Manush'' (''Man of the Heart'').

== Bhatiali ==
This type of music was cultured mainly by the oarsmen and fishermen of erstwhile Bengal. There are many opinions regarding the origin of the term "Bhatiali". Most popular of them are:
* They use to sing it in the Ebb (Bhata) as in this phase it does not need much effort for rowing.
* It originated from the [[Bhati (region)|Bhati area]] (now in Bangladesh).
One of the most eminent singers is Nirmalendu Chowdhury.

==Bihu==

Bihu songs are the most famous among music lovers in Assam and are based on themes like Assamese new year, farmers' daily life, love and more. Bihu music is played with instruments like dhol, mohor singor pepe, cymbal, a bamboo instrument called gogona and a clapper made from bamboo known as toka. Bihu music is reflective of the Oriental influence on Assam's folk music. It is an absolute delight to sit and listen to heart-touching Bihu songs during the Bihu festival when the entire state is in a celebratory mood. The talented musicians of the state have been following this traditional form of music since generations and listening to them sing in joy is an unmatched experience for every tourist.

==Garba==
Garba ("song") is sung in honor of Hindu goddesses and gods during Navratri. They are sung in the honor of god Krishna, Hanuman, Ram, etc.

==Dollu Kunita==
This is a group dance that is named after the Dollu — the percussion instrument used in the dance. It is performed by the menfolk of the Kuruba community of the North Karnataka area. The group consists of 16 dancers who wear the drum and beat it to rhythms while dancing. The beat is controlled and directed by a leader with cymbals who is positioned in the center. Slow and fast rhythms alternate and group weaves varied patterns.

==Kolata/Kolattam==
Kolata/Kolattam is a traditional folk dance of the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kolattam| title = Kolattam Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster}} </ref> Similar to its North Indian counterpart Dandiya Ras, it is performed with coloured sticks and usually involves both men and women dancing together.

== Uttarakhandi music ==
Uttarakhandi folk music had its roots in the lap of nature. The pure and blessed music have the feel and the touch of nature and subjects related to nature. The folk music primarily is related to the festivals, religious traditions, folk stories and simple life of the people of [[Uttarakhand]]. Thus the songs of [[Uttarakhand]] are a true reflection of the cultural heritage and the way people live their lives in the Himalayas. Musical instruments used in Uttarakhand music include the {{transl|hi|dhol}}, {{transl|hi|damoun}}, {{transl|hi|turri}}, {{transl|hi|ransingha}}, {{transl|hi|dholki}}, {{transl|hi|daur}}, {{transl|hi|[[thali (percussion)|thali]]}}, {{transl|hi|bhankora}} and {{transl|hi|masak baja}}. Tabla and harmonium are also used but to a lesser extent. The main languages are [[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]] and [[Garhwali language|Garhwali]].
[[file:Traditional_song_by_Kumaoni_girls,_Uttarakhand,_India.ogg|left|thumb|Example of a traditional song sung by Kumaoni girls in Uttarakhand.]]

==Veeragase==
Veeragase is a dance folk form prevalent in the state of Karnataka. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very intense energy-sapping dance movements. Veeragase is one of the dances demonstrated<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com|title=Google|website=www.google.com|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref> in the Dasara procession held in Mysore.

==Naatupura Paatu==
Naatupura Paatu is Tamil folk music. It consists of Gramathisai (village folk music) and Gana (city folk music). It is also sung in Rajasthan.it is the oldest folk song in india.

== Distribution ==
*[[Andhra Pradesh]]: Madiga Dappu, Mala Jamidika
*[[Assam]]: [[Bihugeet]], Tokarigeet, [[Kamrupi Lokgeet]], [[Goalpariya Lokgeet|Goalparia Lokogeet]], [[Borgeet]]
*[[Chhattisgarh]]: Pandavani
*[[Gujarat]]: [[Garba (dance)|Garba]], [[Doha (Indian literature)|Doha]]
*[[Jharkhand]]: [[Jhumair]], [[Domkach]]
*[[Karnataka]]: Bhavageete
*[[Maharashtra]]: [[Bhavageete]], [[Lavani]], [[Powada]], [[Bhajan]], [[Pravachan]], [[Bhakteegeete]], [[Natya Sangeet]], [[Bharud]], [[Gondhal]], Lalita, [[Abhang]] and [[Tumbadi]]
*[[Odisha]]: [[Dalkhai|Sambalpuri]] and Lalita
*[[Punjab]]: Mahiyan
*[[North West India]]: Sufi Folk Rock
*[[North India]]: [[Biraha]]
*[[Tamil Nadu]]: Naattupura Padalgal
*[[Telangana]]: Janapadha Geyalu
*[[West Bengal]]: [[Tamang Selo]], Bahula, [[Bhatiali|bhatiyali]], [[Kirtan]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://cgsongs.wordpress.com/ Chhattisgarhi Folk Song & Ballad]
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