The musical traditions of india

The musical traditions of india: 

The musical traditions of india Music plays a very very big part in most of our lives, through the kind of music we like differ from person; this is because of the variety of forms of music. Our country is specially rich in different varieties of music. India is a land with people with diverce backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Therefore, the music of each reagion is an expresion of its culture. What makes our music even more varied in the influences from countries like percia, arabia, and later even britain.

Classical music: 

Classical music The two main traditions of classical music are Carnatic music, found predominantly in the peninsular regions, and Hindustani music, found in the northern and central regions. Hindustani music is an Indian classical music tradition that goes back to Vedic times around 1000 BC. It further developed circa the 13th and 14th centuries AD with Persian influences and from existing religious and folk music.

Carnatic music : 

Carnatic music The present form of Carnatic music is based on historical developments that can be traced to the 15th - 16th centuries AD and thereafter. However, the form itself is reputed to have been one of the gifts bestowed on man by the gods of Hindu mythology. It is one of the oldest musical forms that continue to survive today.

Two more types of music: 

Two more types of music Light classical music: Light classical or semi-classical music include the following genres: thumri, dadra, ghazal , chaiti, kajri and tappa. Folk music: A pair of Indian folk musicians performing in a rural village Main article: Indian folk music

Bihu of Assam : 

Bihu of Assam Bihu is the festival of New Year of Assam falling on mid April. This is a festival of nature and mother earth where the first day is for the cows and buffalos. Second day is for the man. Bihu dancesand songs accompanied by traditional drums and wind instruments are essential part of this festival.

Bhangra: 

Bhangra [Bhangra] are a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region to celebrate Vaisakhi , the festival of the Sikhs .Knowledge of Punjabi history offers important insights into the meaning of the music.

Dandiya: 

Dandiya Dandiya is a form of dance-oriented folk music that has also been adapted for pop music. The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance. It is practised in (mainly) the state of Gujrat. Actually Dandiya is a kind of dance rather than a music, the music is called a Garba in local language

Ganasangeet: 

Ganasangeet Ganasangeet is generally sung in chorus carrying some social message. [1] The songs are usually about Freedom, community strength, patriotism. Due to the British occupation in India , a lot of protest songs about anti-imperialism/pro-socialism have been written in India. Examples: Apni Azadi Ko Hum Hargis Mita Sakte Nahin , ajadee hoyni tor , Kadam kadam badhaye jaa , Vande Mataram , etc.

Uttarakhandi Music: 

Uttarakhandi Music Uttarakhandi folk music had its root 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 various 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 lives their lives in the Himalayas. Musical instruments used in Uttarakhand music include the dhol, damoun, turri, ransingha, dholki, daur, thali, bhankora and masakbhaja. Tabla and harmonium are also used, but to a lesser extent. The main languages are Kumaoni and Garhwali .

Lavani : 

Lavani Lavani comes from the word Lavanya which means beauty. This is one of the most popular forms of dance and music that is practiced all over Maharashtra . It has in fact become a necessary part of the Maharashtrian folk dance performances. Traditionally, the songs are sung by female artistes, but male artistes may occasionally sing Lavanis . The dance format associated with Lavani is known as Tamasha . Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the enchanting beats of 'Dholak', a drum like instrument. Dance performed by attractive women wearing nine-yard saris. They are sung in a quick tempo.

Rabindra Sangeet: 

Rabindra Sangeet ] Rabindranath Tagore was a towering figure in Indian music. Writing in Bengali , he created a library of over 2,000 songs now known by Bengalis as ' rabindra sangeet' whose form is primarily influenced by Hindustani classical, sub-classicals, Karnatic, western, bauls, bhatiyali and different folk songs of India. Many singers in West Bengal and Bangladesh base their entire careers on the singing of Tagore musical masterpieces. The national anthem of India and national anthem of Bangladesh are Rabindra Sangeets.

Rajasthan : 

Rajasthan Rajasthan has a very diverse cultural collection of musician castes , including Langas , Sapera, Bhopa, Jogi and Manganiyar (lit. the ones who ask/beg). Rajasthan Diary quotes it as a soulful, full-throated music with Harmonious diversity. The haunting melody of Rajasthan evokes from a variety of delightfully primitive looking instruments.

Film music: 

Film music The biggest form of Indian popular music is filmi , or songs from Indian films, it makes up 72% of the music sales in India. [2] The film industry of India supported music by according reverence to classical music while utilizing the western orchestration to support Indian melodies.

Indi-pop music: 

Indi-pop music Indian pop music, often known as Indipop or Indi-pop, is based on an amalgamation of Indian folk and classical music, and modern beats from different parts of the world. Pop music really started in the South Asian region with the famous playback singer Ahmed Rushdi 's song ‘ Ko-Ko-Korina ’ in 1966. [6]

Interaction with non-Indian music : 

Interaction with non-Indian music In the late 1970s and early 1980s, rock and roll fusions with Indian music were well-known throughout Europe and North America . Ali Akbar Khan 's 1955 performance in the United States was perhaps the beginning of this trend. Jazz pioneers such as John Coltrane —who recorded a composition entitled 'India' during the November 1961 sessions for his album Live At The Village Vanguard (the track was not released until 1963 on Coltrane 's album Impressions )—also embraced this fusion.