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Folk Music of India

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Folk Music of India

This collection of Indian music from West Bengal in the east, Haryana in the north, Kerla in the south, and Rajastan from western India represent the product of several centuries of a flourishing musical tradition. Whether a sacred melody or a snake charming tune, each of these songs feature intricate drum patterning and a unique instrumentation which can only be expected in a country where music is a gift of the gods.

Track Listing

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Folk Song from West Bengal Male singer, instrumentalists 02:53
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Folk Song from Haryana Male singer with sarangi, pakavaj, and kartals 02:49
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Tamil Folk Song Male singers, violinist, vani and mirdam players 02:48
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A Naga Swaram-Snake Charmers Melody Three reed-instrument players, drummer, cymbals 02:14
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Religious Song from Kerla Mixed singers, kattyavana veena players, drummer 02:04
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Sanai Gath Mr. Bismillah, drummer, drone player 03:28
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Rajastan Folk Song Musicians with sarangi, gopi-jantra, sitar, tabla, and baya 02:53
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Folk Song from South India Flutist, violinist, mirdam player 01:51
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Folk Song from South India Flutist, mirdam and tappu players 00:55