Rajasthan Music of India

Rajasthan has a very different cultural collection of artist castes which include Sapera, Langas, Jogi, Manganiyar and Bhopa (literally the ones who ask/beg). Rajasthan Diary quotes it as a soulful, full-throated music with musical diversity. The lingering melody of Rajasthan evokes from a variety of delightfully original looking instruments. The chord variety includes the Sarangi, Kanayacha, Morsing, Ektara and Rawanhattha. Drumming instruments come in all shapes and sizes from the huge Nagaras and Dhols to the tiny Damrus. The Daf and Chang are a big favourite of Holi (the festival of colours) celebrators. Flutes and bagpipes come in indigenous flavours like Shehnai, Poongi, Parpi, Been, Bankia and Algoza.

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The essence of Rajasthani music is derived from the creative symphony of cord instruments, drumming instruments and wind instrument followed by the melodious renditions of the folk singers. It enjoys a respectable presence in Bollywood music as well.