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Folk Music
Haryana has a rich tradition of folk music. Even villages have been named
after classical ragas. In Dadri tehsil, several villages have names related to
well known ragas. These are Nandyam, Sarangpur, Bilawala, Brindabana, Todi,
Asaveri, Jaishri, Malakoshna, Hindola, Bhairavi, Gopi Kalyana etc. Similarly in
Jind district there are Jai Jai Vanti, Malavi etc.
The folk music of Haryana generally falls in to two categories
(1)
Classical form: The group song that is closely linked with the classical form of singing
comes under this category. The themes of such songs are usually mythological.
Allah, Jaimalphalla, Barahmas, some Teej songs, Phag and Holi songs belong to this
group.
(2) Country side music: This group includes legendary
tales, such as Purana-Bhagata, ceremonial songs, seasonal songs, ballads
etc. Its music survives in cross-cultural traits of social rapport. In
such songs Jai Jai Vanti, Pahari, Bhairavi, Kafi, Jhinjhoti and Bhairav
ragas are used. Raga Pilu is also used in some songs sung by the Ahirs,
using a scale with twelve semi tones. The main credit for popularizing
folk music in Haryana goes to Jogis, Bhats and Saangis. The Jogis use
Sarangi as an accompaniment to their songs. They are proficient
in using Allah, Jaimal-phatta and other heroic ballads with their rich
melodies and resonant-appealing voice.
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