Rajasthan Folk Music & Dances

A tour to Rajasthan would be incomplete without experiencing the Folk Music and Dances of Rajasthan. The music and dances of Rajasthan are so appealing and soothing that it matches so well with this strange and wondrous land.
The state of Rajasthan has a very vibrant, highly evolved tradition of performing arts carefully nurtured and sustained over the centuries. The art of Folk Music and Dances is popular amongst the Tribal people of Rajasthan. Folk Music and dances of Rajasthan arouse the desert in all moods. The spectacular beauty of the land of Rajasthan is elated with the Folk Music and dances performed by the native people.

Earlier when kings used to rule the state of Rajasthan music and dance was a part of life and songs were sung in the royal court in the praise of the Rajput rulers. This sophisticated style of folk music and dances has come a long way and are being enjoyed by large number of tourists visiting the state of Rajasthan every year.

Professional singers of Rajasthan still sing the haunting ballads of Moomal Mahendra, Dhola - Maru and other legendary lovers and heroes. The musical instruments of Rajasthan are simple but quite unusual. Handcrafted by the musicians themselves they are rather unique and include instruments like the Morchang, Naad, Sarangi, Kamayacha, Rawanhattha, Algoza, Khartal, Poongi, Bankia, and Daf. There are dozens of other instruments, which are exclusive to Rajasthan only. It is a rather difficult task to list all the different types of music, dance, and entertainment that can be found in Rajasthan.

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